Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals - Hardcover

Drummond, Robert J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013049416X ISBN 13: 9780130494160

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For courses in tests and measurements in counseling and psychology.

The leading guide to appraisal procedures for counselors, this readable, up-to-date volume offers future counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals a thorough overview of basic measurement theory and all relevant tests, carefully aligned to a broad array of assessment vehicles. Through clear, straightforward prose, students receive practical guidance on such topics as test selection, administration, interpretation, and reporting; along with thoughtful advice on how and when to use testing in diverse environments with diverse populations. Current topics in counseling receive appropriate attention; there is solid coverage of national standards; and the trend toward high-stakes testing is thoroughly explored.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This "Classic" in Appraisal Procedures, Now Reorganized and Updated, Provides More Depth in Key Appraisal Topics

Thorough coverage of appraisal. Basic measurement theory and all relevant tests are included, plus a broad array of types of assessments from ability, aptitude, and achievement testing to school, career, and mental health assessment.

Practical guidance. Basic procedures in appraisal, including test selection, administration, interpretation, and reporting, are all presented in clear, useful prose.

Expanded content. This edition has expanded coverage of measurement concepts (especially reliability and validity), computer-assisted and computer-adaptive testing, personality testing, and high-stakes testing in education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 013049416X
• ISBN 13: 9780130494160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 496