Psychological testing and measurement

Designing and Implementing Effective Evaluations provides extensive real-life examples of program evaluations that illustrate the various elements and steps in conducting a successful evaluation.

This volume is the first comprehensive resource to assist neuropsychologists to provide culturally competent services to Asian Americans.

This book introduces Unitary Developmental Theory (UDT) to the field of organization development.

This book provides an up-to-date review of commonly undertaken methodological and statistical practices that are based partially in sound scientific rationale and partially in unfounded lore.

This book covers the following subjects: growth curve modeling, directional dependence, dyadic data modeling, item response modeling (IRT), and other methods for the analysis of dependent data (e.

Obwohl der Anteil von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund in den letzten Jahren stark gestiegen ist, fehlte es bislang an einer systematischen Übersicht über diagnostische Verfahren für diese Zielgruppe.

A common source of failure in a human dependent barrier or safety critical task is a designed in mismatch error.

A common source of failure in a human dependent barrier or safety critical task is a designed in mismatch error.

Today's evaluators are being challenged to help design and evaluate social programs intended to prevent and ameliorate complex social problems in a variety of settings, including schools, communities, and not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.

This book examines the principles and practice of authentic assessment.

This book illustrates the method of multiple hypotheses with detailed examples and describes the limitations facing all methods (including the method of multiple hypotheses) as the means for constructing knowledge about nature.

The Handbook of Computational Social Science is a comprehensive reference source for scholars across multiple disciplines.

This book offers a practical approach to fostering self-efficacy and improving understanding of others' behavior.

This tribute to Alan S.

The step-by-step guide to administering, scoring, and interpreting the WJ IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities Essentials of WJ IV Cognitive Abilities Assessment provides expert, practical advice on how to administer, score, and interpret the WJ IV COG .

Measurements with persons are those in which human perception and interpretation are used for measuring complex, holistic quantities and qualities, which are perceived by the human brain and mind.

Does your IQ really measure your intelligence?

This text provides a solid foundation in program evaluation, covering the main components of evaluating agencies and their programs, how best to address those components, and the procedures to follow when conducting evaluations.

Computational Social Psychology showcases a new approach to social psychology that enables theorists and researchers to specify social psychological processes in terms of formal rules that can be implemented and tested using the power of high speed computing technology and sophisticated software.

Dhat Syndrome is known as a culture-bound syndrome in South Asia.

Soziale Kompetenzen bilden die Basis für Wohlergehen und Erfolg im zwischenmenschlichen Bereich.

The Student Study Guide for Foundations of Psychological Testing has 15 chapters corresponding to those in the main text and follows a consistent structure for quick and easy access to key information.

Up-to-date information on successfully assessing children and adolescents in clinical settingsThis book showcases state-of-the-art assessment methods, instruments, and processes in the clinical assessment of children and adolescents.

In An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics, Keith Coaley outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment, providing case studies to illustrate their application, making it an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment.

Psychological Testing in Everyday Life explores how psychological testing is used in real-life settings to make the study of psychometrics interesting, relevant, and highly accessible.

The definitive resource for psychological diagnosis, updated with the latest research Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis offers comprehensive coverage of psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to aid in understanding diagnosis and psychopathology.

This text is a vital resource for those with little or no prior knowledge of computing or statistics to aid in the development of reliable and valid tests and scales for assessment or research purposes.

Quantitative Data Analysis for Language Assessment Volume I: Fundamental Techniques is a resource book that presents the most fundamental techniques of quantitative data analysis in the field of language assessment.

Transforming the Measurement of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education proposes a dynamic new model for educational measurement by reconceptualizing the field of learning analytics.

Most commonly-used parametric and permutation statistical tests, such as the matched-pairs t test and analysis of variance, are based on non-metric squared distance functions that have very poor robustness characteristics.

The SCIP manual will introduce a new assessment tool designed to be compatible with 21st century advances in measurement-base care (MBC) and personalized medicine in psychiatry (PMP).

Qualitative diary research is a unique tool with strengths that set it apart from other research methods.

This book assembles research findings accumulated over the span of half a century from the Jefferson Longitudinal Study (JLS).

Practitioners seeking the most current advances in the field of ADHD and LD must often bridge the gap between research and practice.

Motivationspsychologische Fragestellungen und Konzepte sind für zahlreiche Bereiche der Psychologie bedeutsam, wie zum Beispiel für die psychologische Beratung, die Interventions- und Therapieplanung sowie die Evaluation und Forschung.

Single Case Research in Schools addresses and examines the variety of cutting-edge issues in single case research (SCR) in educational settings.

In this tribute to Benjamin Wright, former students and colleagues recall the foundational contributions he made to the theory and practice of measurement in a career spanning over five decades.

The goal of this book is to emphasize the formal statistical features of the practice of equating, linking, and scaling.

Measurement Theory in Action, Third Edition, helps readers apply testing and measurement theories and features 22 self-contained modules which instructors can match to their courses.

Winner of the 2020 Anselm Strauss Award for Qualitative Family Research, National Council on Family Relations.

Essentials of DAS-II Assessment is the best source of information on the new edition of the DAS instrument, providing you with illuminating case reports, expert assessment of the test?

Quantitative Data Analysis for Language Assessment Volume II: Advanced Methods demonstrates advanced quantitative techniques for language assessment.

Manipulations are encountered "e;at every turn"e; and in countless everyday situations.

Du stehst auf Kriegsfuß mit Inferenzstatistik, Hypothesentesten, SPSS usw.

Unlock the incredible healing potential within you.

An update to the bestselling first edition, this practical guidebook for implementing a school-wide Response-to-Intervention (RTI) model clearly and concisely presents issues from assessment and decision-making to Tiers I, II, and III interventions.

Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-II summarizes information on adaptive behavior and skills as well as general issues in adaptive behavior assessment with the goal of promoting sound assessment practice during uses, interpretations, and applications of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-II.

A new guide to conducting more comprehensive and meaningfulpsychological assessments of young children Early Childhood Assessment presents a thorough, step-by-stepapproach to the comprehensive psychological assessment of youngchildren.