Psychological testing :
Murphy, Kevin R.
Psychological testing : principles and applications / Kevin R. Murphy, Charles O. Davidshofer. - 5th ed. - Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, c2001. - xiii, 605 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
This book clearly and accurately reflects the current field of psychological testing. It focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals in a variety of settings. Exploring the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing, it provides a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general and selected tests in particular. Chapter topics include expansive coverage of neuropsychological testing; the impact of testing on society; application of psychological tests in the contexts of education, industry, and clinical settings; computerized test administration and interpretation; consistency of test scores; the process of test development; ability, interest, and personality testing; and clinical applications and assessment. For individuals interested in the latest research available and sometimes controversial issues involved in psychological testing and measurement.
0130273953
Psychological test.
Psychometrics.
BF 176 / .M954 2001
Psychological testing : principles and applications / Kevin R. Murphy, Charles O. Davidshofer. - 5th ed. - Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, c2001. - xiii, 605 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
This book clearly and accurately reflects the current field of psychological testing. It focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals in a variety of settings. Exploring the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing, it provides a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general and selected tests in particular. Chapter topics include expansive coverage of neuropsychological testing; the impact of testing on society; application of psychological tests in the contexts of education, industry, and clinical settings; computerized test administration and interpretation; consistency of test scores; the process of test development; ability, interest, and personality testing; and clinical applications and assessment. For individuals interested in the latest research available and sometimes controversial issues involved in psychological testing and measurement.
0130273953
Psychological test.
Psychometrics.
BF 176 / .M954 2001
