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Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education, 7/E
Robert M. Thorndike, Western Washington University

ISBN-10: 0130199982
ISBN-13: 9780130199980

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2005
Format: Cloth; 528 pp
Published: 05/12/2004

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For undergraduate and graduate level introductory courses in psychological and educational measurement.

In this new edition of one of the best-known texts in the field, Thorndike once again provides all of the information future professionals need to know in order to develop the skills to use test information wisely, incorporating standard measurement concepts as they apply to both educational and psychological assessments his classic introduction to educational and psychological measurement provides a technically rigorous treatment of the core issues in measurement in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand presentation. In preparing students to become independent users of test information, it describes problems in measurement, explains how these problems are approached and solved, surveys a broad range of sources, and provides guidance in how to find, evaluate, and use information about specific tests. The text's focus on basic issues in measurement provides a general overview that is not too specialized.

  • NEW - New Feature titled, "Making the Computor Do It"–Walks students through using SPSS and Excel to perform basic statistical analysis. These features illustrate basic proceedures and provide easy to understand examples of key concepts and terms. (See pages 40-42 for an example.) 

    • Helps students understand statistical and measurement concepts without having to do manual computations.

  • NEW - Straightforward introduction to the logic of Item Response Theory (IRT). (See pages 100-101.)

    • Explains the rationale behind this complex concept clearly and simply–making a fundamental tenet of measurement truly understandable.

  • NEW - Rewritten chapter on assessing individuals with disabilities–Includes the most current "best practice" recommendations. (Chapter 13.)

    • Illustrates the benefits and challenges of education's current emphasis on inclusion.

  • Separate chapter on practical issues related to using tests, including how and where to find information about tests–Only text to include such material.  (Chapter 6.)

    • Provides students with step-by-step guidance on how to administer and evaluate tests, and points students toward reliable sources of information on a wide range of tests and testing tools.

  • Many examples of the types of items contained in the various texts covered in the book–Includes examples from all the major tests that a professional will encounter. (See pages 256-257 for examples.)

    • Helps students come to a deeper and more concrete understanding of individual tests and what they really measure.

  • Exercises at the end of every chapter–Give students an opportunity to apply chapter concepts.  (See pages 285-286 for examples.)

    • Gives students practice in using measurement concepts and in interpreting and using test results.

  • New Feature titled, "Making the Computor Do It"—Walks students through using SPSS and Excel to perform basic statistical analysis. These features illustrate basic proceedures and provide easy to understand examples of key concepts and terms. (See pages 40-42 for an example.) 

    • Helps students understand statistical and measurement concepts without having to do manual computations.

  • Straightforward introduction to the logic of Item Response Theory (IRT). (See pages 100-101.)

    • Explains the rationale behind this complex concept clearly and simply—making a fundamental tenet of measurement truly understandable.

  • Rewritten chapter on assessing individuals with disabilities—Includes the most current "best practice" recommendations. (Chapter 13.)

    • Illustrates the benefits and challenges of education's current emphasis on inclusion.

PART ONE: TECHNICAL ISSUES

1. Fundamental Issues in Measurement.


2. Measurement and Numbers.


3. Giving Meaning to Scores.


4. Qualities Desired in Any Measurement Procedure: Reliability.


5. Qualities Desired in Any Measurement Procedure: Validity.


6. Practical Issues Relating to Testing.

PART TWO: TESTING AND MEASUREMENT DEVICES


7. Assessment and Educational Decisions.


8. Aptitude Tests.


9. Standardized Achievement Tests.


10. Performance and Product Evaluation.


11. Interests, Personality, and Adjustment.


12. Aptitudes and Rating Scales.

PART THREE: SPECIAL TOPICS IN TESTING

13. Assessment of Children with Disabilities.


14. Ethics and Issues in Assessment.


15. Principles of Test Development.

APPENDIX: Percent of Cases Falling Below Selected Values on the Normal Curve

References.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

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