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Psychometric Testing

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Psychometric Testing, categorised under Philosophy & Psychology, delves into the principles and methodology behind evaluating human abilities, behaviours, and personality. The book elucidates the science of psychometrics, providing insights into the theory and application of psychological testing. Readers gain an understanding of how these assessments inform educational, clinical, and organisational settings, revealing the intricate balance between qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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Psychometric Testing offers an in-depth examination of the strengths and limitations psychometric testing, with coverage of diverse methods of test development and application.

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Psychometric Testing offers an in-depth examination of the strengths and limitations of psychometric testing, with coverage of diverse methods of test development and application.

A state-of-the-art exploration of the contemporary field of psychometric testing, bringing together the latest theory and evidence-based practice from 21 global experts. It explores a variety of topics related to the field, including test construction, use and applications in human resources and training, assessment and verification of training courses, and consulting.

The book includes applications for clinical psychology, performance psychology, and sport and exercise psychology across a range of professions such as research, teaching, coaching, consulting, and advising. It acknowledges the dynamic nature of the field and identifies future directions in need of more research, including Internet and smartphone testing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119183013

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Barry Cripps

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Barry Cripps is a Chartered Psychologist, a Registered Psychologist and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). With his consultancy, Cripps Performance Psychology, he specializes in supporting people and teams to enhance their performance in a variety of sectors including the performing arts, industry, the public sector, education, and sport. He received the 2008 Distinguished Contribution to the Field Award from the BPS Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology. He is co-author of Psychological Assessment in the Workplace: A Managers Guide (Wiley, 2005) and the Psychometric Testing Pocketbook (2008). He has lectured at the Open University, the University of Plymouth, Exeter University, and the University of Commerce, China.

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