Psychometric testing : critical perspectives / edited by Barry Cripps.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cripps, Barry, editor.

Series:

BPS textbooks in psychology.

BPS Textbooks in Psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychometrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 pages) : color illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England : Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

Summary:

Psychometric Testing offers an in-depth examination of the strengths and limitations psychometric testing, with coverage of diverse methods of test development and application. A state-of-the-art exploration of the contemporary field of psychometric testing, bringing together the latest theory and evidence-based practice from 21 global experts Explores a variety of topics related to the field, including test construction, use and applications in human resources and training, assessment and verification of training courses, and consulting Includes applications for clinical psychology, performance psychology, and sport and exercise psychology across a range of professions (research, teaching, coaching, consulting, and advising) Acknowledges the dynamic nature of the field and identifies future directions in need of more research, including Internet and smart phone testing

Contents:

The History of Psychometrics / Craig Knight

Ride the Horse Around the Course: Triangulating Nomothetic and Idiographic Approaches to Personality Assessment / Barry Cripps

A Very Good Question? / Peter Saville and Rab Maciver

Big Data and Predictive Analytics: Opportunity or Threat to the Future of Tests and Testing / Eugene Burke

The Practical Application of Test User Knowledge and Skills / Gerry Duggan

The Utility of Psychometric Tests for Small Organisations / Paul Barrett

HR Applications of Psychometrics / Rob Bailey

Defining and Assessing Leadership Talent: A Multi-layered Approach / Caroline Curtis

Psychometrics: The Evaluation and Development of Team Performance / Stephen Benton

Psychometrics in Sport: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly / Dave Collins and Andrew Cruickshank

Using Psychometrics to Make Management Selection Decisions: A Practitioner Journey / Hugh McCredie

Psychometrics in Clinical Settings / Hamilton Fairfax

The Use and Misuse of Psychometrics in Clinical Settings / Susan van Scoyoc

Measuring the Dark Side / Adrian Furnham

Projective Measures and Occupational Assessment / Christopher Ridgeway

Testing across Cultures: Translation, Adaptation and Indigenous: Test Development / Lina Daouk-Oyry and Pia Zeinoun

Personality Testing in the Workplace: Can Internet Business Disruption Erode the Influence of Psychology Ethics? / Earon Kavanagh

A Practitioner's Viewpoint: Limitations and Assumptions Implicit in Assessment / Jay Roseveare

When Profit Comes In the Door, Does Science Go Out the Window? / Robert Forde

The Future of Psychometric Testing / Robert McHenry.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed March 17, 2017).

ISBN:

9781119183006

1119183006

9781119183013

1119183014

9781119183020

1119183022

OCLC:

974642736