The Stanford Revision and Extension of the Binet-Simon Scale for Measuring

Lewis M. Terman, Grace Lyman

ISBN 10: 1332795994 / ISBN 13: 9781332795994

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical development and meticulous revision of a renowned intelligence assessment tool. The author meticulously details the rigorous process of refining and expanding upon the original scale, aiming to create a more accurate and comprehensive measure of intelligence. Emerging amidst a burgeoning interest in understanding human intellect, the book explores the distribution of intelligence across various age groups and delves into critical questions surrounding the nature of intelligence itself. It examines factors such as age, sex, social status, and school success, shedding light on their intricate relationship with intellectual abilities. The author's insights challenge conventional notions about intelligence, emphasizing the importance of considering individual differences and the impact of environmental factors. Through meticulous research and analysis, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of human intelligence and its measurement, offering a deeper understanding of how we learn, grow, and navigate the world around us. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Stanford Revision and Extension of the Binet-Simon Scale for Measuring
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332795994
• ISBN 13: 9781332795994
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

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Synopsis

The Stanford Revision of the Binet-Simon Scale explains a clearer way to measure intelligence and compare results across people.

This edition covers how tests are chosen, standardized, and scored to produce meaningful, comparable results. It also discusses the shift from age-based reporting to a point-scale approach and what that means for interpreting scores.

The book presents practical guidance on building a reliable testing system. It discusses the balance between logical design and real-world trial, and how to use partial credit and test flexibility without losing consistency. You’ll see how norms are set and adjusted as more data become available, and why procedure matters as much as the numbers.

• How intelligence testing is organized around age groups and test difficulty
• Why a point-scale can improve comparison across groups and individuals
• How to standardize testing to reduce scoring errors
• Why partial credit can make a single test cover more than one measure

Ideal for readers of historical psychology, educational testing, and the evolution of IQ measurement.