Mayer, John D., 1953-

The elements of mental tests / John D. Mayer. - Second edition. [Enhanced Credo edition] - 1 online resource (21 entries) : 14 images ; digital files. - Momentum Press Psychology Collection . - Psychology collection. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-222). and index.

Part 1. The elements of measurement. The purpose of mental testing ; The target of measurement ; Just asking: self-judgment and process-report test items ; Trust, but verify: criterion-scored and thematic test items -- part 2. The elements of test scores. The universal language of test scores ; Comparing test scores ; Correlating test scores ; What does a test score mean? ; Good items and latent variables -- part 3. The elements of test quality. ; Reliability and precision of measurement ; The validity movement ; The elements of better testing.

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The Elements of Mental Tests provides an introduction to mental testing and the use of psychological and educational measures.


Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9781786847805


Educational tests and measurements.
Psychological tests.

LB3051 / .M294 2016

371.26