xiii, 721 pages : 24 cm

This classic, authoritative introduction to psychological testing is widely hailed for its broad coverage and its ability to cover "graduate school" topics in terms that one with little testing experience can understand. This book familiarizes the reader with the basics of test construction and prepares the reader to effectively evaluate different tests, choose tests for particular purposes and individual examines, and interpret scores properly

Includes bibliographical references (pages 561-680) and indexes

Nature and use of psychological tests -- Historical antecedents of modern testing -- Norms and the meaning of test scores -- Reliability -- Validity : basic concepts -- Validity : measurement and interpretation -- Item analysis -- Individual tests -- Tests for special populations -- Group testing -- Nature of intelligence -- Psychological issues in ability testing -- Self-report personality inventories -- Measuring interests and attitudes -- Projective techniques -- Other assessment techniques -- Major contexts of current test use -- Ethical and social considerations in testing -- Alphabetical listing of tests and other assessment tools -- Addresses of test publishers, distributors, and test-related organizations

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