Psychometrics: An Introduction

Furr, Dr R Michael

ISBN 10: 1506389872 / ISBN 13: 9781506389875

Published by SAGE Publications, Inc, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psychometrics: An Introduction
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1506389872
• ISBN 13: 9781506389875
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

In An Introduction , R. Michael Furr centres his presentation of material around a conceptual understanding of psychometric issues, such as validity and reliability, and on purpose rather than procedure, the "why" rather than the "how to." By emphasizing concepts over mathematical proofs and by focusing on practical significance, this book assists students in appreciating not just how measurement problems can be addressed, but why it is important to address them.

Key

Presents information in a clear, easy-to-read, conversational style Highlights practical applications Offers an up-to-date treatment of topics in psychometrics Introduces statistical procedures in the context of their use rather than in a separate chapter

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About the Author

R. Michael Furr is Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, where he teaches and conducts research in personality psychology, psychological measurement, and quantitative methods. He earned a BA from the College of William and Mary, a MS from Villanova University, and a PhD from the University of California at Riverside. He is an editor of the “Statistical Developments and Applications” section of the Journal of Personality Assessment, a former associate editor of the Journal of Research in Personality, a former executive editor of the Journal of Social Psychology, and a consulting editor for several other scholarly journals. He received Wake Forest University’s 2012 Award for Excellence in Research. He is a fellow of Divisions 5 (Quantitative and Qualitative Methods) and 8 (Social and Personality Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, and a fellow of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.