This library guide serves as a resource list for students of PSY453 Psychometrics and Psychological Testing (or if you would simply like to learn more about this topic).
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Here are some eBooks we've picked out for you, which we believe to be relevant for your course.
While these resources are here to support your research and learning, do check with your lecturer(s) on the required/necessary readings for your course.
This list is sorted alphabetically by the author(s)'s last name.
(Hover your mouse over the 'i' for descriptions of the books!)
How to Assess and Interpret Survey Psychometrics by "Pilot testing is very good and the coverage of reliability and validity is well-developed and well-written." --Bonnie Rader, California State University, Long Beach "Mark Litwin does a great job of constructing 'friendly' examples, and keeping the tone of the text more of a conversation than an excerpt from a graduate level psychometrics or statistics textbook. He also includes a chapter on multicultural issues and how they affect every phase of survey design and use." --Patrick R. Powaser, PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY How can you pilot test new and established surveys? How can you improve the accuracy of your survey? Chock full of examples and clear explanations, this book will show you how to assess and interpret the quality of collected survey data by thoroughly examining the survey instrument used. Litwin covers: Measuring reliability (including test-retest, alternate-form, internal consistency, interobserver, and intraobserver reliability) Measuring validity (including content, criterion, and construct validity) Creating and using a codebook How to pilot test new and established surveys How to scale and score a survey "Kudos to the author. These topics represent a potentially complicated and difficult set of concepts that was well (and painlessly) explained." --Carol J. Lancaster, Medical University of South Carolina "Very useful because, in addition to providing the standard definitions of the different methods to assess reliability and validity of a survey instrument, it gives concrete and clear examples of each type. The examples illustrating content and criterion validity are superior to most seen in research methodology texts." --Sohmi Sengupta, HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH
Scale Construction and Psychometrics for Social and Personality Psychology by Psychometrics and measurement are important for all aspects of psychological research and especially so in social/personality psychology. This volume provides conceptual and practical foundations in scale construction and psychometrics for producers and consumers of social and personality research. It covers basic principles, practices, and processes in scale construction, scale evaluation, scale use and interpretation of research results in the context of psychological measurement. It explains fundamental concepts and methods related to dimensionality, reliability, and validity. In addition, it provides relatively non-technical introductions to special topics and advanced psychometric perspectives such as Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Generalizability Theory, and Item Response Theory. Social/personality research is often grounded in effective measurement, but poor measurement can and does compromise the meaningfulness of psychological research. This volume is intended to raise awareness and understanding of issues that will enhance even further the generally good conduct and interpretation of research in social and personality psychology.This text will be perfect for all advanced students and researchers in social and personality psychology using psychometrics or measurement as part of their studies or research.
Interpreting and Using Statistics in Psychological Research by This practical, conceptual introduction to statistical analysis by award-winning teacher Andrew N. Christopher uses published research with inherently interesting social sciences content to help students make clear connections between statistics and real life. Using a friendly, easy-to-understand presentation, Christopher walks students through the hand calculations of key statistical tools and provides step-by-step instructions on how to run the appropriate analyses for each type of statistic in SPSS and how to interpret the output. With the premise that a conceptual grasp of statistical techniques is critical for students to truly understand why they are doing what they are doing, the author avoids overly formulaic jargon and instead focuses on when and how to use statistical techniques appropriately.
Foundations of Psychological Testing by The Fourth Edition of this text offers a clear and direct introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as to psychometrics and statistics relevant for students new to the field. The authors focus on relating core psychological testing concepts to practical situations that students will recognize, relate to, and find interesting. They provide a variety of pedagogical tools to promote student understanding of the underlying concepts required to effectively use tests and test scores. Primarily concerned with preparing students to become informed consumers and users of tests, the text also features three final chapters focusing on how tests are utilized in three important settings: education, clinical and counseling practice, and organizations.
Psychological Testing in Everyday Life by Psychological Testing in Everyday Life explores how psychological testing is used in real-life settings to make the study of psychometrics interesting, relevant, and highly accessible. Author Karen B. Goldfinger examines a broad range of carefully selected topics to capture student interest, encourage critical thinking, and spark class discussions. Organized in the form of an applied casebook, each chapter presents the complex issues that arise when using psychological tests in a variety of settings, providing an in-depth view of psychological testing practices, historically and in the present. This unique text will support students in becoming thoughtful, informed consumers and providers of psychological assessment.
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Suggested Readings
(Once again, these are readings to supplement your research and learning. Do check with your lecturer(s) for the required readings for your course.)
Social Cognition Psychometric Evaluation: Results of the Initial Psychometric Study from Schizophrenia Bulletin, 2016-03, Vol.42 (2), p.494-504
"The BLERT and Hinting task showed the strongest psychometric properties across all evaluation criteria and are recommended for use in clinical trials. The ER-40, Eyes Task, and TASIT showed somewhat weaker psychometric properties and require further study. The AIHQ, RAD, and Trustworthiness Task showed poorer psychometric properties that suggest caution for their use in clinical trials."
Here are some databases we believe would be most relevant
Should you be looking for a more interdisciplinary approach, we would recommend you expand your search to other databases, too.
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform with over 13,000 courses. A few relevant examples might include:
