Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education

Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education


Yazar Robert M. Thorndike Tracy M. Thorndike-Christ
Yayınevi Pearson Education
ISBN 9780132403979
Baskı yılı 2009
Sayfa sayısı 528
Ağırlık 1.02 kg
Edisyon 8
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In this classic introduction to educational and psychological measurement, Thorndike and Thorndike-Christ provide all of the pertinent information future professionals need to know in order to develop the skills to use test information wisely. Incorporating standard measurement concepts as they apply to both educational and psychological assessments, the new eighth edition continues to provide a technically rigorous treatment of the core issues in measurement in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand presentation. In preparing students to become independent users of test information, it describes problems in measurement, explains how these problems are approached and solved, surveys a broad range of sources, and provides guidance in how to find, evaluate, and use information about specific tests. The new eighth edition of Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education includes increased coverage of No Child Left Behind, extended coverage of the role of ethics in tests, and a new chapter on advanced topics in testing. Part Two of the book has been reorganized to clarify concepts and the book as a whole has been streamlined and updated to include the most current research and testing information. Intended for use in undergraduate or graduate level introductory courses in psychological and educational measurement, Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education focuses on basic issues in measurement provides a general overview that is not overly specialized.
Pt. 1 Technical Issues
Ch. 1 Fundamental Issues in Measurement 1
Ch. 2 Measurement and Numbers 23
Ch. 3 Giving Meaning to Scores 66
Ch. 4 Qualities Desired in Any Measurement Procedure: Reliability 118
Ch. 5 Qualities Desired in Any Measurement Procedure: Validity 154
Ch. 6 Practical Issues Related to Testing 200
Pt. 2 Testing Applications
Ch. 7 Assessment and Educational Decision Making 221
Ch. 8 Assessing Special Populations: Psychometric, Legal, and Ethical Issues 247
Ch. 9 Principles of Test Development 275
Ch. 10 Performance and Product Evaluation 319
Ch. 11 Attitudes and Rating Scales 338
Ch. 12 Aptitude Tests 374
Ch. 13 Standardized Achievement Tests 424
Ch. 14 Interests, Personality, and Adjustment 443
Appendix 480
References 482
Index 496