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Group Tests of Intelligence (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Philip Boswood Ballard

 
9780428565640: Group Tests of Intelligence (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock the history and method behind early intelligence testing.

This non fiction work surveys classic assessment tools, explaining how tests were designed, scored, and interpreted to measure thinking and learning. It weaves together practical examples, test descriptions, and the ideas researchers used to understand ability and achievement.

The book presents a clear view of how tests were built to differentiate levels of performance, including the Chelsea and Crichton tests, and shows how data about errors and patterns informed improvements in testing. It also discusses how researchers analyzed spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and what those patterns reveal about language and cognitive skills.
  • How early intelligence tests were developed and why they mattered in schools and research.
  • Examples of test items, scoring rules, and what test results can reveal about abilities.
  • Insights into historical debates about measurement, reliability, and interpretation.
Ideal for readers curious about the origins of psychological testing, educational assessment, and the evolution of measurement in intelligence research. This edition provides context, historical figures, and the practical concerns researchers faced when building and evaluating tests.

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