Fundamentals of Psychometrics and Measurement

**Fundamentals of Psychometrics and Measurement** provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and concepts of psychometrics. This book is an ideal resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in psychometrics and related fields, as well as anyone interested in understanding the principles of psychological measurement.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including classical test theory, generalizability theory, item response theory, criterion-referenced testing, behavioral assessment, test bias and fairness, equating and scaling, cut-score setting, and advanced topics in psychometrics.

**Key Features:**

* Comprehensive coverage of the fundamental principles and concepts of psychometrics
* Clear and accessible writing style, making it an ideal resource for students, researchers, and practitioners
* Discussion of the challenges and controversies in psychometrics, such as test bias and the development of valid and reliable tests
* Up-to-date coverage of the latest developments in the field

**What You Will Learn:**

* The basic concepts of psychometrics and the different types of psychological tests
* How to develop and use reliable and valid measures of psychological attributes
* The different methods for equating and scaling tests
* How to set cut scores for tests
* The challenges and controversies in psychometrics

**Who This Book Is For:**

* Students in psychology, education, and other social science fields
* Researchers interested in developing and using psychological tests
* Practitioners who use psychological tests in their work, such as clinicians, counselors, and educators

**About the Author:**

Pasquale De Marco is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a leading expert in psychometrics and has published extensively on the topic. He is also the author of several other books on psychological measurement.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 198 pages

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