Authors:Dr. R. Michael Furr, Dr. Verne R. Bacharach,
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Keywords: introduction, psychometrics
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2007-10-19
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 1412927609
ISBN-13: 9781412927604

�The main advantage of the text is a more contemporary and conceptual presentation of the material. I have been looking for a book with this level and focus for some time�������������������� -Steven Pulos, University of Northern ColoradoIn Psychometrics: An Introduction, authors R. Michael Furr and Verne R. Bacharach center their presentation of material around a conceptual understanding of psychometric issues, such as validity and reliability, and on purpose rather than procedure, the �why� rather than the �how to.� Their goal is to introduce psychometric principles at a level that is deeper

Authors:C.R. Rao, Sandip Sinharay,
Publisher: North Holland
Keywords: psychometrics, volume, statistics, handbook
Number of Pages: 1190
Published: 2006-12-11
List price: $291.00
ISBN-10: 0444521038
ISBN-13: 9780444521033

The area of Psychometrics, a field encompassing the statistical methods used in Psychological and educational testing, has become a very important and active area of research, evident from the large body of literature that has been developed in the form of books, volumes and research papers.Mainstream statisticians also have found profound interest in the field because of its unique nature.This book presents a state of the art exposition of theoretical, methodological and applied issues in Psychometrics. This book represents a thorough cross section of internationally renowned thinkers who are

Author: Jonathan Passmore
Publisher: Kogan Page
Keywords: tools, development, psychometric, psychological, coaching, using, psychometrics
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2008-04-28
List price: $50.00
ISBN-10: 0749450800
ISBN-13: 9780749450809

There is a growing demand for psychometric testing in the coaching profession. Coaches and testing practitioners alike need to understand the psychology underpinning the tests as well as how to select and apply them effectively. Written by an international team of global coaching practitioners, this book provides an overview of using psychometrics and providing feedback, and offers clear explanations of the key models and tools used in coaching today. The tools covered include MBTI, OPQ, Wave, ELQ, MTQ 48, VIA, CTT and many more. Written for both experienced practitioners and those new to psyc

Author: Denny Borsboom
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: contemporary, psychometrics, issues, conceptual, mind, measuring
Number of Pages: 196
Published: 2005-07-11
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 0521844630
ISBN-13: 9780521844635

Is it possible to measure psychological attributes like intelligence, personality and attitudes and if so, how does that work? What does the term ’measurement’ mean in a psychological context? This fascinating and timely book discusses these questions and investigates the possible answers that can be given response. Denny Borsboom provides an in-depth treatment of the philosophical foundations of widely used measurement models in psychology. The theoretical status of classical test theory, latent variable theory and positioned in terms of the underlying philosophy of science. Speci

Author: Mark S. Litwi
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Keywords: survey, 2ed, kit, psychometrics, assess, interpret
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2002-10-22
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 0761925619
ISBN-13: 9780761925613

"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 impr

Authors:Albert Maydeu-Olivares, John J. McArdle,
Publisher: Psychology Pre
Keywords: multivariate, applications, series, books, mcdonald, psychometrics, festschrift, roderick, contemporary
Number of Pages: 600
Published: 2005-04-01
List price: $69.95
ISBN-10: 0805846085
ISBN-13: 9780805846089

This book is in celebration of the seminal work of Roderick P. McDonald whose work in psychometrics has inspired the research of many of the leading scholars in this field. Contemporary Psychometrics features cutting edge chapters organized in four sections: test theory, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and multivariate analysis. The section on test theory includes topics such as multidimensional item response theory (IRT), the relationship between IRT and factor analysis, estimation and testing of these models, and basic measurement issues that are often neglected. The factor an