Psychological testing : theory and applications / Louis H. Janda.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Janda, Louis H.

Contributor:

Isaac Norris Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychological tests.

Psychometrics.

Physical Description:

viii, 455 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm + 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.)

Place of Publication:

Boston : Allyn and Bacon, [1998]

System Details:

System requirements for accompanying computer disk: Windows and DOS version requires 4 mb RAM & 1.8 MB free disk space.

Summary:

This new book is the first psychological testing book to devote over 40% of its coverage to psychometric theory. In a detailed account, the author explains why measurement is critical to all sub-areas of psychology-from developing psychologists to educational psychologists to experimental psychologists. The book unfolds with coverage of the specialty areas in psychology. Secondly, it discusses the extent to which tests are actually used. By utilizing this book, readers will gain an appreciation and understanding of how psychological tests impact society. Topics include: measurement and statistics; norms and the meaning of test scores; validity; item analysis; test construction; and more. Developing and seasoned psychologists.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 418-449) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Isaac Norris Library Fund.

ISBN:

0205194346

OCLC:

37426374