Foundations of Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach

by Leslie A. Miller

The Fourth Edition of this text offers a clear and direct introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as to psychometrics and statistics relevant for students new to the field. The authors focus on relating core psychological testing concepts to practical situations that students will recognize, relate to, and find interesting. They provide a variety of pedagogical tools to promote student understanding of the underlying concepts required to effectively use tests and test scores. Primarily concerned with preparing students to become informed consumers and users of tests, the text also features three final chapters focusing on how tests are utilized in three important education, clinical and counseling practice, and organizations.

Genres: Psychology, Textbooks

648 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 16, 1999

Reviews

[Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

finally done with this textbook! it definitely was very informative, and has really good information that pertains to a career in psychology, but man is it a dense and nit gritty book. I am so glad that my class that went along with this book, allowed us to use notes and the book on exams, or I would of died. given that fact. I have seriously thought I about keeping it instead of returning my rented copy, I see it coming into good use later in my career. we will see what happens though.

[Annalise Schamuhn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great content but also very readable. Almost conversational sometimes, like someone who is present with you and trying to explain both the background context and the other important considerations of each aspect. Lots of interesting examples, very accessible.

[Leilanit7 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book about personality tests, it discusses what and how we are tested and why.