Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education [Hardcover]

Robert M. Thorndike (Author, Editor), Robert Ladd Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and E Thorndike (Editor), George K. Cunningham

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0024207756 | ISBN-13: 978-0024207753 | Publication Date: February 1991 | Edition: 5th

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.

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This classic introduction to educational and psychological measurement provides a technically rigorous treatment of the core issues in measurement in an easy-to-read and easy-to comprehend way. 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 integrate information about specific tests. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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In this classic introduction to educational and psychological measurement, Thorndike and Thorndike-Christ provide all of the pertinent 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, the new eighth edition continues to provide 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 new eighth edition of Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education includes increased coverage of No Child Left Behind, extended coverage of the role of ethics in tests, and a new chapter on advanced topics in testing. Part Two of the book has been reorganized to clarify concepts and the book as a whole has been streamlined and updated to include the most current research and testing information.

 

Intended for use in undergraduate or graduate level introductory courses in psychological and educational measurement, Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education focuses on basic issues in measurement provides a general overview that is not overly specialized.

 

"Making the Computer Do It" feature walks students through using SPSS and Excel to perform basic statistical analysis, helping students to understand statistical and measurement concepts without having to do manual computations.

A Straightforward introduction to the logic of Item Response Theory (IRT) explains the rationale behind this complex concept clearly and simply to readers, making this fundamental but often confusing tenet of measurement truly understandable.

An in-depth chapter on assessing individuals with disabilities and English language learners that focuses on the most current "best practice" recommendations. This chapter illustrates the benefits and challenges of education's current emphasis on inclusion and discusses key issues related to assessment of students for whom English is not their dominant language.

 

NEW — Increased coverage of No Child Left Behind and High Stakes Testing with a discussion of the pros and cons of these practices that helps readers to understand the changing world of measurement and evaluation in education.

NEW — More prominent and extended coverage of ethics in the use of tests with particular application to individuals with disabilities and English language learners.

NEW — A chapter on Advanced Topics in Testing that gives a readable and more in-depth discussions of Item Response Theory, Factor Analysis, Differential Item Functioning and Generalizability Theory. This chapter also now contains more detailed descriptions of four widely used analytical methods in measurement. Each discussion in this chapter supplements coverage in the main text and provides a guide to additional resources.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co; 5th edition (February 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0024207756
• ISBN-13: 978-0024207753
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,625,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education, 8 th Ed., February 6, 2011

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This review is from: Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

Very informative book and useful for its intended purpose. However, small script size with poor color contrast make it a very difficult read. If you use glasses, get stronger ones. Mathematical problems could benefit from more solution examples.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Job, September 12, 2010

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This review is from: Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is comprehensive and made statistical information easy to understand for those of us who despise math.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text- old edition BETTER than new, August 14, 2007

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This review is from: Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used this text in 2006 for a 300-level (upper-level undergraduate) psychology class called "Psychological Tests and Measures" that was taught by a PhD whose "thing" was tests and measures.

This text was better written than the following editions...and I paid next to nothing for it.

FYI I earned an A for the class and graduated with a BS in psychology last year.

ALSO GREAT STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY GRE!!!!!!!!!!!