Foundations of Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach

✍ Scribed by Leslie A. Miller, Robert L. Lovler

• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 593
• Edition: 6
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Foundations of Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach by Leslie A. Miller and Robert L. Lovler presents a clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as psychometrics and statistics. Aligned with the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, this practical book includes discussion of foundational concepts and issues using real-life examples and situations that students will easily recognize, relate to, and find interesting. A variety of pedagogical tools furthers the conceptual understanding needed for effective use of tests and test scores. The Sixth Edition includes updated references and examples, new In Greater Depth boxes for deeper coverage of complex topics, and a streamlined organization for enhanced readability.

“The textbook provides an excellent, psychometrically-grounded introduction to using psychological tests in a variety of practical settings.”

Jane L. Swanson
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
“I like the clear connection to the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. Students can understand this professional agreement and align their learning with current practice.”

Elizabeth K. Gray
North Park University
“Good textbook for upper-level psychology majors to learn about testing and psychometrics.”

Holly E. Tatum
Randolph College
Excellent text with full coverage of the material, easy to understand, great test bank.

Dr Jose Rodriguez
Psychology Dept, Florida International Univ
August 12, 2019

✦ Table of Contents

FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING - FRONT COVER
FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
COPYRIGHT
BRIEF CONTENTS
DETAILED CONTENTS
PREFACE
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
SECTION I - OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
CHAPTER 1 - WHAT ARE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS?
CHAPTER 2 - WHY IS PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING IMPORTANT?
CHAPTER 3 - WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEST PUBLISHERS, TEST USERS, AND TEST TAKERS?
SECTION II - PSYCHOMETRIC PRINCIPLES
CHAPTER 4 - HOW DO TEST USERS INTERPRET TEST SCORES?
CHAPTER 5 - WHAT IS TEST RELIABILITY/PRECISION?
CHAPTER 6 - HOW DO WE GATHER EVIDENCE OF VALIDITY BASED ON THE CONTENT OF A TEST?
CHAPTER 7 - HOW DO WE GATHER EVIDENCE OF VALIDITY BASED ON TEST–CRITERION RELATIONSHIPS?
CHAPTER 8 - HOW DO WE GATHER EVIDENCE OF VALIDITY BASED ON A TEST’S RELATION TO CONSTRUCTS?
SECTION III - DEVELOPING AND PILOTING SURVEYS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
CHAPTER 9 - HOW DO WE CONSTRUCT AND ADMINISTER SURVEYS AND USE SURVEY DATA?
CHAPTER 10 - HOW DO WE DEVELOP A TEST?
CHAPTER 11 - HOW DO WE ASSESS THE PSYCHOMETRIC QUALITY OF A TEST?
SECTION IV - USING TESTS IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS
CHAPTER 12 - HOW ARE TESTS USED IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS?
CHAPTER 13 - HOW ARE TESTS USED IN CLINICAL AND COUNSELING SETTINGS?
CHAPTER 14 - HOW ARE TESTS USED IN ORGANIZATIONAL SETTINGS?
APPENDIX A: TEST SPOTLIGHTS
APPENDIX B: GUIDELINES FOR CRITIQUING A PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
APPENDIX C: CODE OF FAIR TESTING PRACTICES IN EDUCATION
APPENDIX D: ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND CODE OF CONDUCT
APPENDIX E: TABLE OF CRITICAL VALUES FOR PEARSON PRODUCT–MOMENT CORRELATION COEFFICIENTS
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHOR INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX

✦ Subjects

Psychology; Psychological Assessment Testing & Measurement; Counseling & Psychotherapy; Psychometrics; Research Methods & Evaluation