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This guide is to assist you in finding tests and other measurement tools as well as information about assessment and measurement. The word 'tests' is often used throughout the literature as a catch-all term to refer to many types of measurement tools, i.e. surveys, questionnaires, scales, inventories, interviews, etc.
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Understanding Assessment
'Tests and measures' are assessment tools, such as questionnaires, inventories and scales, designed to measure or gauge some quality, knowledge, need, behavior, or trend. They are used for diagnosis, research, and assessment in psychology, education, and other social science and health disciplines.
Before choosing and administering a test you should understand the principles, guidelines and ethics that pertain to the use of assessment tools. A few sources to begin this background building are:
Comprehensive handbook of psychological assessment
Call Number: Raynor Ref. BF 176 .C654 2004 v.1-4
ISBN/ISSN: 0471416126
Essential information on the four major classes of psychological assessment instruments including intelligence/neuropsychological; personality (both objective and projective); behavioral; and industrial/organizational.
Encyclopedia of psychological assessment
Call Number: Raynor Ref. BF 176 .E56 2003
ISBN/ISSN: 0761954945
Contains over 235 entries, organized alphabetically, and covering a variety of fields. Each entry includes a general conceptual and methodological overview, a section on relevant assessment devices, followed by links to related concepts in the Encyclopedia and a list of references.
Handbook of Psychological Assessment
Call Number: BF176 .G76 2003
ISBN/ISSN: 0471419796
A guide to conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations. Reviews the most commonly used assessment instruments and methods for selecting and administering tests, evaluating data, and conveying results in written reports.
Encyclopedia of Statistics in Behavioral Science
Using assessment tools generates data. Responsible and effective use of that data requires understanding the principles of statistics. This source provides background on theory as well as practical examples.- Testing and Assessment - American Psychological Association
APA's website for centralized information on testing including FAQs, standards for testing, testing governance, rights and responsibilities of test takers, testing information clearinghouse, and links to other information. - Books about Testing and Measurement
For more books about testing and measurement, see the 'General' page in the 'Books about..' tab. For books about and with measurement tools in specific demographic or topical areas, see the drop-down list on that tab
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