Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach to Design and Evaluation
Autor Theresa J.B. Klineen Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 25 iul 2012
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781452245133
ISBN-10: 1452245134
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1452245134
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
Professor
Kline’s
attempts
to
de-mystify
complex
measurement
concepts
are
beautifully
simplified
and
illustrated
in
her
countless
illustrations
of
practical
and
relevant
problems
for
the
mathematically-challenged
student.
This
book
is
also
a
must-have
for
those
who
simply
do
not
have
the
desire
for
the
theoretical
jargon
used
in
similar
textbooks,
but
are
interested
in
the
important
conceptual
and
practical
aspects
of
measurement
as
they
apply
in
their
disciplines.
Kline’sPsychological Testingprovides a well-written treatment of the critical issues in designing and evaluating psychometric instruments. This book will be very useful to advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers.
"[This book] fills an important niche...It is ideally suited to professional psychologists wishing to construct or evaluate a psychological test. Dr. Kline's sensible advice will serve them well."
Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach to Design and Evaluationby Theresa J. B. Kline is an easy-to-read, upper-level textbook covering topics related not only to basic psychological testing practices but also to methodological research components. The author is very effective at presenting relevant issues, facts, descriptions, examples, and statistics in a logical and concise manner. She describes and critiques several commonly used tests and the subtleties involved in test administration, as well as exploring the ethical issues surrounding the process. Readers with varying degrees of knowledge in the field will come away with a clear picture of the wide-ranging effects of psychological testing. The result is a conceptually stratified look at numerous complex measurement theories and psychometric concepts. ... Whereas some textbooks dealing with testing address statistics by giving it a chapter, Kline opts to integrate in-depth statistical analysis wherever appropriate to the topic being presented. This method is very effective, as it gives the reader the complete picture in a single snapshot. ... Psychological Testingby Theresa J. B. Kline is an accessible, easy-to-read book that effectively communicates the current concepts, trends, and controversies in the field of psychological testing. Readers are provided with an in-depth analysis of psychometrics in a format that will keep their attention and that they will be able to relate to the significance of psychological testing across numerous areas such as schools, businesses, clinical settings, military, or government.
Psychological Testing is an accessible, easy-to-read book that effectively communicates the current concepts, trends, and controversies in the field of psychological testing. Readers are provided with an in-depth analysis of psychometrics in a format that will keep their attention and that they will be able to relate to the significance of psychological testing across numerous areas such as schools, businesses, clinical settings, military, or government.
-- PsycCRITIQUES
Kline’sPsychological Testingprovides a well-written treatment of the critical issues in designing and evaluating psychometric instruments. This book will be very useful to advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers.
"[This book] fills an important niche...It is ideally suited to professional psychologists wishing to construct or evaluate a psychological test. Dr. Kline's sensible advice will serve them well."
Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach to Design and Evaluationby Theresa J. B. Kline is an easy-to-read, upper-level textbook covering topics related not only to basic psychological testing practices but also to methodological research components. The author is very effective at presenting relevant issues, facts, descriptions, examples, and statistics in a logical and concise manner. She describes and critiques several commonly used tests and the subtleties involved in test administration, as well as exploring the ethical issues surrounding the process. Readers with varying degrees of knowledge in the field will come away with a clear picture of the wide-ranging effects of psychological testing. The result is a conceptually stratified look at numerous complex measurement theories and psychometric concepts. ... Whereas some textbooks dealing with testing address statistics by giving it a chapter, Kline opts to integrate in-depth statistical analysis wherever appropriate to the topic being presented. This method is very effective, as it gives the reader the complete picture in a single snapshot. ... Psychological Testingby Theresa J. B. Kline is an accessible, easy-to-read book that effectively communicates the current concepts, trends, and controversies in the field of psychological testing. Readers are provided with an in-depth analysis of psychometrics in a format that will keep their attention and that they will be able to relate to the significance of psychological testing across numerous areas such as schools, businesses, clinical settings, military, or government.
Psychological Testing is an accessible, easy-to-read book that effectively communicates the current concepts, trends, and controversies in the field of psychological testing. Readers are provided with an in-depth analysis of psychometrics in a format that will keep their attention and that they will be able to relate to the significance of psychological testing across numerous areas such as schools, businesses, clinical settings, military, or government.
-- PsycCRITIQUES
Cuprins
Preface
The Assessment of Individuals: The Critical Role and Fundamentals of Measurement
Measurement in the Physical Sciences
Measurement in the Social Sciences
Historical Highlights of Measurement
Statistics Background
The First Step: Identifying the Construct
Links Between Constructs
Construct Cleanliness
Single versus Multiple Constructs
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Designing and Writing Items Empirical, Theoretical and Rational Approaches to Item
Empirical, Theoretical and Rational Approaches to Item
Literature Search
Subject Matter Experts
How Many Items?
Attitudinal Items: Early Work in Item Generation
Assessing Behaviors
Pilot Testing
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Designing and Scoring Responses
Open-Ended Responses
Closed-Ended Questions
Example 1: Proportional Differences for a Single Variable
Example 2: Proportional Differences for Two Variables
Dichotomous Responses
Multiple Choice Tests
Continuous Responses
Ipsative versus Normative Scales
Difference and Change Scores
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Collecting Data: Sampling and Screening
Probability Sampling
Non-Probability Sampling
Sample Sizes
Missing Data
Preparing to Analyze Your Data
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Classical Test Theory: Assumptions, Equations, Limitations and Item Analyses
Classical Test Theory
Theory of True and Error Scores: Description and Assumptions
Ramifications and Limitations of Classical Test Theory Assumptions
Item Analysis within CTT: Approaches, Statistical Analyses, and Interpretation
Descriptive Statistics
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Modern Test Theory: Assumptions, Equations, Limitations and Item Analyses
Modern Test Theory
Models
One-Parameter Logistic Model
Two-Parameter Logistic Model
Three-Parameter Logistic Model
Multiple-response IRT Models
Parameter Estimation
Scoring Respondents
Model Fit
Assumptions
Ramifications of the Assumptions of Modern Test Theory
Practical Advantages of Modern Test Theory
Limitations of Modern Test Theory
Computer Programs
Practical Considerations
Summary
Next Steps
Problems and Exercises
Reliability of Test Scores and Test Items
Test-retest Reliability
Alternative Forms Reliability
Measures of Internal Consistency
Setting Confidence Intervals
Reliability of a Composite
Difference Scores - A Reliability Concern
Practical Questions
Summary and Next Steps
Problems and Exercises
Reliability of Raters
Inter-Rater Reliability Indices
Reliability Generalization
Modern Test Theory Approaches to Reliability
Summary and Next Steps
Problems and Exercises
Assessing Validity Using Content and Criterion
Methods
Asking the Test Takers
Asking the Subject Matter Experts
Assessments Using Correlation and Regression: Criterion-Related Studies
Classification Approaches to Test Score Validation
Group Differences and Test Bias
Extending the Inferences of Criterion-Related Validity Studies
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Assessing Validity Via Item Internal Structure
Principal Components Analysis
Common Factor Analysis
Common Factor Analysis using Analysis of Covariance
Structures
Some Other Issues in Factor Analysis
Practical Issues
Concluding Comments on Internal Structure and Validity
Threats to the Validity of Scores
Multitrait-Multimethod Assessment
Closing Comments on Test Score Validity
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Ethics and Professional Issues in Testing
Professional Standards and Guidelines
Ethical Procedures and Protocols
Test Administration
Integrity Testing
Computerized Testing
Coaching, Testwiseness, and Re-takes
Testing Legislation
Test Item Bias and Adverse Impact
Translation Issues
Electronic Presentation and Capture
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Brief Reviews of Some Selected Tests and Concluding Comments
Information about Existing Tests
Some Intelligence Tests
Academic Achievement Tests
Structured Personality Tests
Career Interest/Guidance Instruments
Chapter Summary
A Quick Book Review
Concluding Comments
Problems and Exercises
Appendices
References
Index
The Assessment of Individuals: The Critical Role and Fundamentals of Measurement
Measurement in the Physical Sciences
Measurement in the Social Sciences
Historical Highlights of Measurement
Statistics Background
The First Step: Identifying the Construct
Links Between Constructs
Construct Cleanliness
Single versus Multiple Constructs
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Designing and Writing Items Empirical, Theoretical and Rational Approaches to Item
Empirical, Theoretical and Rational Approaches to Item
Literature Search
Subject Matter Experts
How Many Items?
Attitudinal Items: Early Work in Item Generation
Assessing Behaviors
Pilot Testing
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Designing and Scoring Responses
Open-Ended Responses
Closed-Ended Questions
Example 1: Proportional Differences for a Single Variable
Example 2: Proportional Differences for Two Variables
Dichotomous Responses
Multiple Choice Tests
Continuous Responses
Ipsative versus Normative Scales
Difference and Change Scores
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Collecting Data: Sampling and Screening
Probability Sampling
Non-Probability Sampling
Sample Sizes
Missing Data
Preparing to Analyze Your Data
Summary and Next Step
Problems and Exercises
Classical Test Theory: Assumptions, Equations, Limitations and Item Analyses
Classical Test Theory
Theory of True and Error Scores: Description and Assumptions
Ramifications and Limitations of Classical Test Theory Assumptions
Item Analysis within CTT: Approaches, Statistical Analyses, and Interpretation
Descriptive Statistics
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Modern Test Theory: Assumptions, Equations, Limitations and Item Analyses
Modern Test Theory
Models
One-Parameter Logistic Model
Two-Parameter Logistic Model
Three-Parameter Logistic Model
Multiple-response IRT Models
Parameter Estimation
Scoring Respondents
Model Fit
Assumptions
Ramifications of the Assumptions of Modern Test Theory
Practical Advantages of Modern Test Theory
Limitations of Modern Test Theory
Computer Programs
Practical Considerations
Summary
Next Steps
Problems and Exercises
Reliability of Test Scores and Test Items
Test-retest Reliability
Alternative Forms Reliability
Measures of Internal Consistency
Setting Confidence Intervals
Reliability of a Composite
Difference Scores - A Reliability Concern
Practical Questions
Summary and Next Steps
Problems and Exercises
Reliability of Raters
Inter-Rater Reliability Indices
Reliability Generalization
Modern Test Theory Approaches to Reliability
Summary and Next Steps
Problems and Exercises
Assessing Validity Using Content and Criterion
Methods
Asking the Test Takers
Asking the Subject Matter Experts
Assessments Using Correlation and Regression: Criterion-Related Studies
Classification Approaches to Test Score Validation
Group Differences and Test Bias
Extending the Inferences of Criterion-Related Validity Studies
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Assessing Validity Via Item Internal Structure
Principal Components Analysis
Common Factor Analysis
Common Factor Analysis using Analysis of Covariance
Structures
Some Other Issues in Factor Analysis
Practical Issues
Concluding Comments on Internal Structure and Validity
Threats to the Validity of Scores
Multitrait-Multimethod Assessment
Closing Comments on Test Score Validity
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Ethics and Professional Issues in Testing
Professional Standards and Guidelines
Ethical Procedures and Protocols
Test Administration
Integrity Testing
Computerized Testing
Coaching, Testwiseness, and Re-takes
Testing Legislation
Test Item Bias and Adverse Impact
Translation Issues
Electronic Presentation and Capture
Summary
Problems and Exercises
Brief Reviews of Some Selected Tests and Concluding Comments
Information about Existing Tests
Some Intelligence Tests
Academic Achievement Tests
Structured Personality Tests
Career Interest/Guidance Instruments
Chapter Summary
A Quick Book Review
Concluding Comments
Problems and Exercises
Appendices
References
Index
Descriere
Psychological
Testing:
A
Practical
Approach
to
Design
and
Evaluationoffers
a
fresh
and
innovative
approach for
graduate students
and
faculty
in
the
fields
of
testing,
measurement,
psychometrics,
research
design,
and
related
areas
of
study.
Author
Theresa
J.B.
Kline
guides
readers
through
the
process
of
designing
and
evaluating
a
test,
while
ensuring
that
the
test
meets
the
highest
professional
standards.
The
author
uses
simple,
clear
examples
throughout
and
fully
details
the
required
statistical
analyses.
Topics
include—but
are
not
limited
to—design
of
item
stems
and
responses;
sampling
strategies;
classical
and
modern
test
theory;
IRT
program
examples;
reliability
of
tests
and
raters;
validation
using
content,
criterion-related,
and
factor
analytic
approaches;
test
and
item
bias;
and
professional
and
ethical
issues
in
testing.