Foundations of Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach

by Sandra A. McIntire, Robert L. Lovler, Leslie A. Miller

The Third Edition of this text offers a straight forward and clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as to psychometrics and statistics for students new to the field. The authors focus on relating core ideas to practical situations that students will recognize and relate to. They provide a variety of pedagogical tools that promote student understanding of the underlying concepts required to interpret and to use test scores. Primarily concerned with preparing students to become informed consumers and users of tests, the text also features a final section focusing on how tests are utilized in three important settings: education, clinical and counseling practice, and organizations. Intended Audience: This is a scholarly, informative, applicable, and appropriate undergraduate and graduate textbook ideal for introductory courses such as Psychological Testing, Psychological Tests & Measures, and Testing & Measurement in departments of psychology and education; and graduate programs in psychology, industrial / organizational psychology, and counseling.

Genres: Psychology, Textbooks

632 pages, Hardcover

First published August 16, 1999

Reviews

[Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

finally done with this textbook! it definitely was very informative, and has really good information that pertains to a career in psychology, but man is it a dense and nit gritty book. I am so glad that my class that went along with this book, allowed us to use notes and the book on exams, or I would of died. given that fact. I have seriously thought I about keeping it instead of returning my rented copy, I see it coming into good use later in my career. we will see what happens though.

[Annalise Schamuhn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great content but also very readable. Almost conversational sometimes, like someone who is present with you and trying to explain both the background context and the other important considerations of each aspect. Lots of interesting examples, very accessible.

[Leilanit7 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book about personality tests, it discusses what and how we are tested and why.