ABSTRACT

The edition of this classic text has been completely revised and updated, taking into account recent developments in the field of psychometrics. Part 1 of Modern Psychometrics outlines the background, history and controversies surrounding psychological testing. Part 2 provides a practical guide for developing a psychometric test. Modern Psychometrics forms the ideal companion for those studying for the British Psychological Society's Certificates of Competence in Testing

part 1|191 pages

Part one

chapter 1|20 pages

The development of psychometrics

chapter 2|14 pages

The objectives of testing and assessment

chapter 3|11 pages

The process of test construction

chapter 4|14 pages

Item analysis

chapter 5|17 pages

Characteristics of Tests

chapter 6|11 pages

Bias in Testing and Assessment

chapter 7|15 pages

Factor analysis

chapter 9|25 pages

Personality theory and clinical assessment

chapter 11|12 pages

Ethical test use and integrity testing

part 2|26 pages

Part two

chapter 13|24 pages

Constructing Your Own Questionnaire