Foundations of psychological testing : a practical approach /
Leslie A. Miller, Robert L. Lovler, Sandra A. McIntire.
- 4th edition.
- Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, c2013.
- xx, 624 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Includes glossary, bibliographical references (pp.574-592) and index.
Section I: Overview of psychological testing -- What are psychological tests? -- Why is psychological testing important -- Is there a right or wrong way to use psychological tests? -- How does computerized testing work? -- Section II: Psychometric principles -- How do test users interpret test scores? -- What is test reliability -- How do we gather evidence of validity based on the content of a test -- How do we gather evidence of validity based on test's relation to external criteria? -- How do we gather evidence of validity based on a test's relation to constructs? -- Section III: Developing and piloting surveys and psychological tests -- How do we construct, administer, and use surveys data? -- How do we develop a test? -- How do we assess the psychometric quality of a test? -- Section IV: Using tests in different settings -- How are tests used in educational settings -- How are tests used in clinical and counseling settings -- How are tests used in organizational settings? -- Appendix A: Test spotlights -- B. Guidelines for critiquing a psychological test -- C. Code of fair testing practices in education -- D. Table of critical values fpr
"Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students new to the field of psychological testing, this book offers a clear and direct introduction to the basics of psychological testing, psychometrics, and statistics. Expertly linking concepts and theories to real life, the authors successfully relate core psychological testing concepts to practical situations that you will recognize, relate to, and find interesting. Using a variety of engaging teaching tools and test scores effectively."--Back cover.