Modern Psychometrics: The Science of Psychological Assessment (International Library of Psychology)

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.

Today psychometrics plays an increasingly important role in all our lives as testing and assessment occurs from preschool until retirement. This book introduces the reader to the subject in all its aspects, ranging from its early history, school examinations, how to construct your own test, controversies about IQ and recent developments in testing on the internet.

In Part one of Modern Psychometrics, Rust and Golombok outline the history of the field and discuss central theoretical issues such as IQ, personality and integrity testing and the impact of computer technology and the internet. In Part two a practical step-by-step guide to the development of a psychometric test is provided. This will enable anyone wishing to develop their own test to plan, design, construct and validate it to a professional standard. This third edition has been extensively updated and expanded to take into account recent developments in the field, making it the ideal companion for those studying for the British Psychological Society’s Certificates of Competence in Testing.

Modern Psychometrics combines an up to date scientific approach to the subject with a full consideration of the political and ethical issues involved in the large scale implementation of psychometrics testing in today’s highly networked society, particularly in terms of issues of diversity and internationalism. It will be useful to students and practictioners at all levels who are interested in psychometrics.

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Rust (psychometrics, U. of London) and Golombok (psychology, City U., London) discuss the impact of the eugenics movement on psychometrics, and examine the reaction to this ideology in the 1970s and after. They also cover issues arising from the impact of computers on psychometrics, and provide a step-by-step guide for the development of a psychometric test. Nicely done and understandable--these people are committed to the democratization of knowledge. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"Testing and assessment occurs throughout our lives, from schooling and employment to applying for a mortgage or credit. Psychometrics is the science of how to maximize the quality of such assessments."--BOOK JACKET. "In Part one of Modern Psychometrics Rust and Golombok outline the history of this field and discuss central theoretical issues such as personality and integrity testing and the impact of computer technology. In Part two a practical step-by-step guide to the development of a psychometric test is provided. This will enable anyone wishing to develop their own test to plan, design, construct and validate it to a professional standard."--BOOK JACKET. "This text will be useful to students at all levels who are interested in psychometrics."--Jacket Dedication Contents List of figures and tables Preface to the second edition Part one 1 The development of psychometrics 2 The objectives of testing and assessment 3 The process of test construction 4 Item analysis 5 Characteristics of tests 6 Bias in testing and assessment 7 Factor analysis 8 Using psychometrics in educational settings 9 Personality theory and clinical assessment 10 Psychometric assessment of personality in occupational settings 11 Ethical test use and integrity testing 12 Psychometrics in the information technology age Part two 13 Constructing your own questionnaire Bibliography Index This edition has been completely revised and updated, taking into account recent developments in the field of psychometrics. It is the ideal companion for anyone studying for the BPS Certificates of Competence in Testing. Psychometrics is defined in Chambers Twentieth Century Dictionary as the 'branch of psychology dealing with measurable factors', but also as the 'occult power of defining the properties of things by mere contact'.