Description
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-understand overview of the key concepts of psychological testing
Fully updated and revised, the second edition of Essentials of Psychological Testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, succinctly presents the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field.
This engaging, practical overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques provides the foundation necessary for advanced study in the field of psychological assessment. Each clear, well-organized chapter includes new examples and references, featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as Test Yourself questions that help gauge and reinforce readers' grasp of the information covered. The author's extensive experience and deep understanding of the concepts presented are evident throughout the book, particularly whe
Table of Contents
Series Preface ix
Preface to the Second Edition xi
Acknowledgments xiii
1 Introduction to Psychological Tests and Their Uses 1
2 Essential Statistics for Testing 37
3 Essentials of Test Score Interpretation 81
4 Essentials of Reliability 127
5 Essentials of Validity 165
6 Essential Test Item Considerations 233
7 Essentials of Ethical Test Use 279
Appendix A Commercially Available Tests Mentioned in the Text 323
Appendix B Internet Addresses of Test Publishers and Distributors 327
Appendix C Table of Areas and Ordinates of the Normal Curve 329
References 343
Index 363
About the Author 385
