Description
Foundations of Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach by Leslie A. Miller and Robert L.
Lovler presents a clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as psychometrics and statistics. Aligned with the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, this practical book includes discussion of foundational concepts and issues using real-life examples and situations that students will easily recognize, relate to, and find interesting.
A variety of pedagogical tools furthers the conceptual understanding needed for effective use of tests and test scores. The Sixth Edition includes updated references and examples, new In Greater Depth boxes for deeper coverage of complex topics, and a streamlined organization for enhanced readability.
I m currently in this class and this book helps.. price. Was too high.
Very good
Great book to read when you’re learning how to do psychological testing. 10/10 would recommend.
This is a very thorough textbook, and I think that is appropriate. Many psychological tests are given and taken without a complete understanding of what went into making and interpreting the tests. This book explains all of that. Understanding the details helps the test giver truly understand what the test may or may not be revealing. Misunderstanding the results of a test can have strong negative repercussions in some cases. This book can help avoid that. The book will also most likely teach about tests the test giver is not even aware of.
I would also recommend this to anyone undergoing psychological testing so that they can personally understand what is being measured, what isn’t, and any factors that impact the way the test is interpreted.
You wouldn’t think such a book would be necessary, but my mother-in-law has a Masters in social service and gives the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test to her clients. Her opinion is that a person should strive to me in the middle of each of the 4 scales measured. I can only hope that her clients read this book, though I realize that probably none of them have.
But that’s JustMe.
Foremost, as a professor, I strongly prefer hardcover texts. They last longer, damage less easily, and retain their value for a much longer period (i.e. it is much easier to sell these back at the end of the semester). So, I was instantly won over when I saw how sturdy this textbook is. And, yes, things like this really do matter.
Now, this review is mostly for professors who are seeking a new text for their course. Therefore, it is important to note that this current edition closely focuses on critical thinking questions. This is an outstanding choice since these genuinely engage the student, making this textbook more interactive.
Each new chapter clearly defines the learning objectives. This prepares students for the material. Moreover, “In the News Boxes” break-up the text and instead of being “fluff,” these boxes provide current and relevant information for students. This is greatly appreciated (since, with many texts, I just tell my students to skip these sections … but, I would not do so in this case). The same applies to the “For Your Information Boxes.”
Each chapter ends with “key concepts” and carefully crafted critical thinking questions. This allows students to review with care.
Given the many changes to this text, I think that even professors who use an older edition would want to consider this newer one. Highly, highly recommended for being student centered, meticulously edited, and entirely academic (without the fluff).