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Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals, 6/E
Robert J. Drummond, University of North Florida
Karyn Dayle Jones, University of Central Florida

ISBN-10: 0131707841
ISBN-13: 9780131707849

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Cloth; 496 pp
Published: 01/17/2006

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The leading text in appraisal for counselors, is a thorough overview covering basic measurement theory and all relevant tests.  It provides guidance on how and when to use tests in different environments with different populations, and practical guidance on basic procedures like test selection, administration, and reporting.  Key revisions include significant expansion of measurement foundations, separate chapters on validity and reliability as well as a new chapter on "Understanding Test Scores."  More case studies have also been added throughout the text to help readers understand how to work with assessments and assessment results.

 

  • NEW!  More case studies have been added throughout the text-Help readers understand how to work with assessments and assessment results.  Readers will be "seeing" the appraisal process "as it happens."  By reviewing these studies of real counselors in actual situations, students will begin to better understand the context in which what they're learning will be used.

 

  • NEW! Expanded and updated information on validity and reliability- The text now has separate chapters on Validity (Chp. 4) and Reliability (Chp. 5).  Validity and reliability information about specific tests is presented throughout the textbook.

 

  • NEW! Expanded treatment on discriminant, convergent, and consequential validity--in Chapter 4. Additionally, the section on threats to test validity is augmented.

 

  • NEW! Expanded and updated information about sources of test information-- can be found in Chapter 6, "Process and Procedures of Testing."

 

  • NEW! Information about test user qualifications added--to Chapter 7, "Legal and Ethical Concerns and Issues in Testing."

 

  • NEW!  Updated information on intelligence tests--appears in Chapter 8, "Ability and Intelligence Testing."

 

  • NEW! Expanded and updated content about unstructured interviews--found in Chapter 13, "Clinical Assessment."

 

  •  NEW!  Significant expansion of measurement foundations and concepts .

 

  • A full chapter on ethical and legal issues involved in testing.

    • Instills in students an awareness of the responsibility counselors have for maintaining ethical behavior—introduces such topics as the right to privacy, counseling on the Internet, and others.

 

  • Strong coverage of the historical and philosophical foundations of educational testing—In the introductory chapter.

    • Facilitates students' understanding of why testing is done, how it's conducted, and what testing can and cannot determine—lays the groundwork for a wide range of subsequent coursework.

 

  • Questions for Discussion, Suggested Activities, and Selected Readings —In every chapter.

    • Enhance students' understanding of chapter content—offer opportunities for reflection as well as resources for in-class discussions, assignments, and research papers.

  • NEW!  More case studies have been added throughout the text-Help readers understand how to work with assessments and assessment results.  Readers will be "seeing" the appraisal process "as it happens."  By reviewing these studies of real counselors in actual situations, students will begin to better understand the context in which what they're learning will be used.

 

  • NEW! Expanded and updated information on validity and reliability- The text now has separate chapters on Validity (Chp. 4) and Reliability (Chp. 5).  Validity and reliability information about specific tests is presented throughout the textbook.

 

  • NEW! Expanded treatment on discriminant, convergent, and consequential validity--in Chapter 4. Additionally, the section on threats to test validity is augmented.

 

  • NEW! Expanded and updated information about sources of test information-- can be found in Chapter 6, "Process and Procedures of Testing."

 

  • NEW! Information about test user qualifications added--to Chapter 7, "Legal and Ethical Concerns and Issues in Testing."

 

  • NEW!  Updated information on intelligence tests--appears in Chapter 8, "Ability and Intelligence Testing."

 

  • NEW! Expanded and updated content about unstructured interviews--found in Chapter 13, "Clinical Assessment."

 

  •  NEW!  Significant expansion of measurement foundations and concepts .

Chapter 1  Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Assessment

Chapter 2  Statistical Concepts

Chapter 3  Understanding Test Scores

Chapter 4  Validity

Chapter 5  Reliability

Chapter 6  Process and Procedures of Testing

Chapter 7  Legal and Ethical Concerns and Issues in Testing

Chapter 8  Ability and Intelligence Testing

Chapter 9  Aptitude Testing

Chapter 10  The Assessment of Achievement

Chapter 11  Career and Employment Testing

Chapter 12  Personality Testing

Chapter 13  Clinical Assessment

Chapter 14  Assessment of Development

Chapter 15  Environmental Assessment

Chapter 16  The Computer in Assessment

Chapter 17  Working with Diverse Populations

Chapter 18  Assessment Issues in Education

Chapter 19  Communicating Test Results

Appendix A  Tests

Appendix B  Test Publishers and Distributors

Glossary

References

Name Index

Subject Index

Test Index

 

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