LEADER 03187nam 2200541 450 001 9910464545903321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-118-87309-2 010 $a1-118-70725-7 035 $a(CKB)3710000000167911 035 $a(EBL)1727717 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1727717 035 $a(DLC) 2014003355 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1727717 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10891094 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL718983 035 $a(OCoLC)869367796 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000167911 100 $a20140717h20142014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n#|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 200 10$aEssentials of psychological testing /$fSusana Urbina 205 $aSecond edition. 210 1$aHoboken, New Jersey :$cWiley,$d2014. 210 4$dİ2014 215 $a1 online resource (387 pages) 225 1 $aEssentials of Behavioral Science Series 311 $a1-322-87701-7 311 $a1-118-68048-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 330 $aAn easy-to-understand overview of the key concepts of psychological testing Fully updated and revised, the second edition of Essentials of Psychological Testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, succinctly presents the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field. This engaging, practical overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques provides the foundation necessary for advanced study in the field of psychological assessment. Each clear, well-organized chapter includes new examples and references, featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help gauge and reinforce readers' grasp of the information covered. The author's extensive experience and deep understanding of the concepts presented are evident throughout the book, particularly when readers are reminded that tests are tools and that, like all tools, they have limitations. Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, the book also covers the statistical procedures most frequently used in testing, the frames of reference for score interpretation, reliability, validity and test item considerations, as well as the latest guidelines for test selection, administration, scoring and reporting test results. Whether as an orientation for those new to the field, a refresher for those already acquainted with it, or as reference for seasoned clinicians, this book is an invaluable resource. 410 0$aEssentials of behavioral science series. 606 $aPsychological tests 606 $aPsychometrics 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aPsychological tests. 615 0$aPsychometrics. 676 $a150.28/7 700 $aUrbina$b Susana$f1946-$0894429 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910464545903321 996 $aEssentials of psychological testing$91998161 997 $aUNINA