Psychological Testing and Assessment: an Introduction to Tests and Measurement - Hardcover

Cohen, Ronald Jay; Swerdlik, Mark E.; Phillips, Suzanne M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0767405099 ISBN 13: 9780767405096

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

New edition of a psychological assessment textbook. Covers the statistical basis for measurement, correlation and inference, validity, tests of intelligence, personality assessment, counseling assessment, neurophysiological assessment, the assessment of people with disabilities, and computer-assisted psychological assessment. Includes historical notes on the development of the tests covered, a 71-page list of references, and numerous b&w photographs depicting tests and their creators. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Publisher

New, expanded, and revised material including:
New trend in test publishing, co-validation of tests,
Up-to-date coverage of legal/ethical issues,
Test revision: when must an existing test be revised?,
Life or death situations in assessment,
Assessment of corporate culture,
and Assessment of substance abuse and addiction.
New pedagogy including Self-Assessment lists at chapter ends, and a detailed, end-of-text glossary.
New 2-color design.
The hallmark of this text is its clear, dynamic prose style making it peerless among testing texts.
The authors balanced and comprehensive coverage of all of the issues around testing and measurement actively promotes students critical thinking.
Emphasis of gender and diversity issues throughout the entire text.
Optional review of statistical principles (Chapters 3 and 4) necessary to succeed in the course
Many other features round out this text and package including interesting Close-up and Everyday Psychometrics sections, an extremely helpful student workbook, Exercises in Psychological Testing and Measurement, a substantial instructor's manual with tests, and a dedicated Web site with additional resources for research and self-quizzes.

Synopsis

New edition of a psychological assessment textbook. Covers the statistical basis for measurement, correlation and inference, validity, tests of intelligence, personality assessment, counseling assessment, neurophysiological assessment, the assessment of people with disabilities, and computer-assisted psychological assessment. Includes historical no

Edition details

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0767405099
• ISBN 13: 9780767405096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 800