| Contents |
1. The development of psychometrics -- 2. The objectives of testing and assessment -- 3. The process of test construction -- 4. Item analysis -- 5. Characteristics of tests -- 6. Bias in testing and assessment -- 7. Factor analysis -- 8. Using psychometrics in educational settings -- 9. Personality theory and clinical assessment -- 10. Psychometric assessment of personality in occupational settings -- 11. Ethical test use and integrity testing -- 12. Psychometrics in the information technology age -- 13. Constructing your own questionnaire. |
| Abstract |
The new edition of this classic text has been completely revised and updated, taking into account recent developments in the field of psychometrics. The book fulfils the requirements of those studying for BPS certificates of competence in testing. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-247) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Rust, John, 1943- Modern psychometrics. 3rd ed. Hove, East Sussex ; New York : Routledge, 2009 |
| LCCN | 2008023482 |
| ISBN | 9780415442152 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 041544215X (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780415442169 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0415442168 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781315787527 |
| ISBN | 1315787520 |
| Standard identifier# |
9780415442169 |
