The Handbook of Psychometric Testing: A Comprehensive Guide to Measurement in Psychology

by Paul Irwing (Author),‎ Tom Booth (Author),‎ David J. Hughes (Author)

Psychometric testing has become an essential tool for researchers, practitioners, and advanced students interested or involved in the field of psychology. The ability to measure and assess personality, mental ability, attitudes, and more has revolutionized the way we understand human behavior. In “The Handbook of Psychometric Testing: A Comprehensive Guide to Measurement in Psychology,” authors Paul Irwing, Tom Booth, and David J. Hughes provide a complete and practical resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in psychometric testing.

A Must-Have Resource for Researchers and Practitioners

With contributions from leading psychometricians around the world, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and applications in the field of psychometric testing. The three-step format of each chapter ensures accessibility and practicality, offering historical and standard approaches, innovative issues and techniques, and practical guidance on application. Real-world examples are used to illustrate key aspects of the topics discussed, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Practical and Accessible Approaches

This handbook takes a practical approach, addressing the real issues faced by practitioners and researchers in the field. It provides basic and accessible mathematical and statistical foundations for all psychometric techniques, making it suitable for readers with varying levels of expertise. Additionally, example software code is provided to help readers implement the analyses discussed, further enhancing the practicality of the book.

The Contents of the Handbook

The Handbook of Psychometric Testing covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The process of designing a test
• Writing test items
• Constructing and evaluating scales
• The importance of reliability and validity in psychometric testing
• Advanced techniques in psychometric testing
• The use of technology in test administration and scoring
• Issues and challenges in cross-cultural testing
• Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis
• The measurement of intelligence and aptitude
• Personality assessment
• And much more!

Technical Details

• eBook Digital: 1064 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (May 14, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118489837
• ISBN-13: 978-1118489833
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.6 x 9.6 inches

Why You Should Order “The Handbook of Psychometric Testing” Today

If you are a researcher, practitioner, or advanced student interested in psychometric testing, “The Handbook of Psychometric Testing” is a must-have resource. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the field, from designing a test to evaluating scales, using practical and accessible approaches. With contributions from leading psychometricians and real-world examples throughout, this book will expand your knowledge and skills in psychometric testing. Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource – order your copy today!