Psychological tests and measurement scales Introduction; Measurement v

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Psychological tests and measurement scales Introduction; Measurement vs. information gathering; scales, tests, inventories and questionnaires; Open and closed questions; Attitude scales; Central issues in the use of psychological scales; Scale items – what to avoid in statement construction; Projective tests; Intelligence and personality tests; Reliability, validity and standardisation

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ABSTRACT

This chapter looks at a variety of procedures for gathering data using some form of questionnaire, scale or test. There is some overlap with the last chapter since some interviews consist of going through a structured questionnaire with the respondent.