Chapter 1: Introduction: Individual Differences and
Psychometrics
PART I: The Essential Tools of Psychological Measurement
Chapter 2: The Basic Components: Scales and Items
Chapter 3: How Assessment Measures are Made
Chapter 4: Statistics for Psychological Measurement
PART II: The Essential Characteristics of Psychological
Measurement
Chapter 5: The Importance of Reliability
Chapter 6: The Significance of Validity
PART III: Theories and Applications of Measurement Techniques
Chapter 7: Theories and Measurement of Intellectual Ability
Chapter 8: Theories and Measurement of Personality
Characteristics
Chapter 9: Alternative Perspectives: Theories and Measurement
PART IV: Ethical and Professional Issues
Chapter 10: Best Practice in Measurement
PART V: Practical Skills for Measurement of Individual
Differences
Chapter 11: How to Make a Test or Questionnaire
Dr Keith Coaley is a chartered occupational and clinical psychologist, having many years of experience as an applied psychologist, trainer and lecturer at both HE and university levels. After a first undergraduate degree, he did a second degree in psychology with the Open University before a Master’s degree at Cardiff University and another later in forensic and legal psychology at Leicester University. He was awarded his PhD for his research in stress, health and job performance at Manchester. Having extensive experience of psychological assessment in practice, he has researched and published on topics relating to the fields of psychometrics and assessment. He has experience of work in Human Resources, in consultancy and in the National Health Service and prison settings, and has worked in the UK, Ireland, the Far East and Africa.
′Once again, Coaley provides an accessible and indispensable guide
to psychological assessments for students and staff. Coaley’s
applied expertise in psychological assessment means that the
student not only benefits from a thorough explanation of the
theoretical underpinnings of psychological assessments, but also
have the benefit of practical explanations of the
theory. Through this text, students will gain an understanding
not only of how to "do" psychological assessment, but also critical
issues such as fairness and ethical testing of tests, reliability
and validity and also how vital testing can be in applied
settings.′
*Debbie Stevens-Gill*
′This revised edition of An Introduction to Psychological
Assessment and Psychometrics is timely as it addresses current
issues in relation to the European Federation of Psychological
Associations (EFPA) and changes to the British Psychological
Society (BPS) standards for competence in test use, making it an
ideal text to support training and learning. There is also
important recognition of recent theory and methodological
development and changes in legal requirements. The author’s style
of writing is friendly and fluid, neither patronising nor overly
complex, presenting clear and unthreatening explanations and
examples of all the key materials required to become a competent
psychometric test user. Thought provoking key questions at the end
of each chapter help to consolidate the learning and identify areas
that require more attention.′
*Dr Caroline Limbert, Programme Director and Senior Lecturer*
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