Psychological Testing: A Practical Introduction - Softcover

Hogan, Thomas P.

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9781118554128: Psychological Testing: A Practical Introduction
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ISBN 10: 1118554124 ISBN 13: 9781118554128
Publisher: WILEY, 2013

Synopsis

Psychological Testing:  A Practical Introduction, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to major psychometric principles, accompanied by "real world" examples demonstrating test usage in contemporary practice.  The text explores concepts including reliability, validity, norms development, approaches to both norm-referenced and criterion-referenced interpretation, methods of studying test bias, and procedures for test development.  Additionally, the book is written in clear, student-friendly language, without omitting difficult issues and concepts.  The book describes examples of tests in major domains, including intelligence, personality (both objective and projective), clinical methods, achievement, interests and attitudes, and neuropsychology.

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About the Author

Thomas P. Hogan teaches in the Education and Psychology Departments of the University of Scranton. Having written over 100 articles, presentations, papers, and chapters on educational measurement and assessment issues, he has also coauthored several widely used standardized and criterion-referenced assessment instruments. Dr. Hogan frequently serves as a consultant to school, state, and national organizations on assessment issues.

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Publisher
WILEY
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1118554124
ISBN 13 
9781118554128
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
674
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  • 2.77 out of 5 stars
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