The Measurement of Intelligence (Classic Reprint): The Investigations and Results Reported in This Volume Were Made Possible by a Grant from the Carnegie Corporation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Fairbairn, Patrick L.

9781440041273: The Measurement of Intelligence (Classic Reprint): The Investigations and Results Reported in This Volume Were Made Possible by a Grant from the Carnegie Corporation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 144004127X ISBN 13: 9781440041273

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A data-driven guide to measuring intellect, from scaling tasks to interpreting score distributions.

This book explains practical methods for turning test results into meaningful measurements. It shows how to compare different tests, assess how difficult a task is, and understand what scores say about ability across groups.

Learn how to build scales that relate task difficulty to percent correct in a target population
See how distributions of intellect are analyzed and interpreted for adults, students, and specific groups
Explore methods for estimating variability, bias, and measurement error in intelligence testing
Understand how to compare different test formats and composite tasks to a common scale

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, data-driven approach to testing and interpretation in psychology, education, and related fields.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 144004127X
ISBN 13: 9781440041273
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 646

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The Measurement of Intelligence (Classic Reprint)

Edward L. Thorndike, Ella Woodyard

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the measurement of intelligence, a topic that has fascinated scholars and researchers for centuries. The author delves into the limitations of existing intelligence tests, critically examining their ambiguity in content, arbitrariness in units, and ambiguity in significance. The book traces the historical development of intelligence tests, from early methods like interviews and sensory tests to more sophisticated tools like the Stanford Binet and Army Alpha. The author argues that existing tests, despite their progress, lack a clear understanding of what they are truly measuring and how to interpret the scores obtained. He advocates for a more rigorous approach to measuring intellectual abilities, aiming to establish a system of equal units that can accurately represent the differences in intelligence between individuals. The author also explores the challenges of measuring intellect across different age groups and the influence of environmental factors on intellectual development. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of intelligence measurement and offers a critical perspective on the limitations of current methods. The author's exploration of the scientific and philosophical challenges involved in defining and quantifying human intellect presents a thought-provoking analysis of this fundamental aspect of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440041273_0

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