Psychometrics/ Testing & Measurement Theory Books

New and Published Books

1. Measurement With Persons

   Theory, Methods, and Implementation Areas

   Edited by Birgitta Berglund, Giovanni B. Rossi, James T. Townsend, Leslie R. Pendrill

   Series: Scientific Psychology Series

   Measurements with persons are those in which human perception and interpretation are used for measuring complex, holistic quantities and qualities, which are perceived by the human brain and mind. Providing means for reproducible measurement of parameters such as pleasure and pain has important...

   Published December 18th 2011 by Psychology Press
2. Introduction to Psychometric Theory

   By Tenko Raykov, George A. Marcoulides

   This new text provides a state-of the-art introduction to educational and psychological testing and measurement theory that reflects many intellectual developments of the past two decades. The book introduces psychometric theory using a latent variable modeling (LVM) framework and emphasizes...

   Published September 21st 2010 by Routledge Academic
3. Applying Generalizability Theory using EduG

   By Jean Cardinet, Sandra Johnson, Gianreto Pini

   Series: Quantitative Methodology Series

   Intended to help improve measurement and data collection methods in the behavioral, social, and medical sciences, this book demonstrates an expanded and accessible use of Generalizability Theory (G theory). G theory conceptually models the way in which the reliability of measurement is ascertained....

   Published October 27th 2009 by Routledge Academic
4. Modern Psychometrics, Third Edition

   The Science of Psychological Assessment

   By John Rust, Susan Golombok

   Today psychometrics plays an increasingly important role in all our lives as testing and assessment occurs from preschool until retirement. This book introduces the reader to the subject in all its aspects, ranging from its early history, school examinations, how to construct your own test,...

   Published December 2nd 2008 by Routledge
5. Applying the Rasch Model

   Fundamental Measurement in the Human Sciences, Second Edition

   By Trevor G. Bond, Christine M. Fox

   Written in an accessible style, this book facilitates a deep understanding of the Rasch model. Authors Bond and Fox review the crucial properties of the Rasch model and demonstrate its use with a wide range of examples including the measurement of educational achievement, human development,...

   Published April 1st 2007 by Psychology Press
6. A Paul Meehl Reader

   Essays on the Practice of Scientific Psychology

   Edited by Niels G. Waller, Leslie J. Yonce, William M. Grove, David Faust, Mark F. Lenzenweger

   Series: Multivariate Applications Series

   This new book introduces a new generation to the important insights of Paul Meehl. In addition to selected papers from the classic reader, Psychodiagnosis, this book features new material selected from Meehl's most influential writings. The resulting collection is a tour de force illustrating...

   Published April 6th 2006 by Routledge Academic
7. Twelve Years of Correspondence With Paul Meehl

   Tough Notes From a Gentle Genius

   By Donald R. Peterson

   In 1996 Division 12 of the APA presented Centennial Awards to two psychologists who were considered to have made the greatest lifetime contributions to the discipline. One of those individuals was Paul Meehl. Dr. Meehl's writings on research methodology and mental illness influenced generations of...

   Published May 19th 2005 by Psychology Press
8. Contemporary Psychometrics

   Edited by Albert Maydeu-Olivares, John J. McArdle

   Series: Multivariate Applications Series

   Contemporary Psychometrics features cutting edge chapters organized in four sections: test theory, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and multivariate analysis. The section on test theory includes topics such as multidimensional item response theory (IRT), the relationship between IRT...

   Published April 7th 2005 by Psychology Press
9. Constructing Measures

   An Item Response Modeling Approach

   By Mark Wilson

   Constructing Measures introduces a way to understand the advantages and disadvantages of measurement instruments, how to use such instruments, and how to apply these methods to develop new instruments or adapt old ones. The book is organized around the steps taken while constructing an instrument....

   Published October 13th 2004 by Routledge Academic
10. Ordinal Measurement in the Behavioral Sciences

    By Norman Cliff, John A. Keats

    This book provides an alternative method for measuring individual differences in psychological, educational, and other behavioral sciences studies. It is based on the assumptions of ordinal statistics as explained in Norman Cliff's 1996 Ordinal Methods for Behavioral Data Analysis. It provides the...

    Published October 31st 2002 by Psychology Press