Modern Measurement Theory, Principles, and Applications of Mental Appraisal
by Osterlind, Steven J.Edition: 2nd
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Pub. Date: 2009-11-30
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
Modern Measurement: Theory, Principles, and Applications of Mental Appraisal presents a wide array of information on diverse but fundamental aspects of test theory and its application to practical problems in mental measurement for the advanced student and measurement professional. In general, these ideas can be classified under measurement science. The chapters build from foundations of mental assessment, beginning with a description of cognitive appraisal, moving through classical measurement theory, reliability, scaling, test and item construction, generalizability, theory, item response theory (IRT), and on to item analysis, test equating and linking, and special issues of test administration, such as computer-assisted testing and computer-adaptive testing. Written for students and teachers alike, this book is a must have for anyone who will be involved in measuring students successes. Readers will find the book written in a very accessible language that helps them understand the content. Modern Measurement by Steven J. Osterlind is a must have for students that need to understand measurement.
Table of Contents
PART I Introductory Considerations
Chapter 1 Introduction to Psychological Measurement
Chapter 2 Statistical Concepts, Probability, Expectations, and More
PART II Classical Theory and Validity
Chapter 3 Classical Test Theory
Chapter 4 Validity
Chapter 5 Traditional Reliability Strategies
PART III Scaling Tests
Chapter 6 Dimensional Scaling and Norming
Chapter 7 The Normal Curve and Distributional Statistics
PART IV Constructing Tests
Chapter 8 Constructing Items and Exercises for Tests
Chapter 9 Performance-Related Measures
PART V Modern Approaches: IRT and Generalizability Theory
Chapter 10 Modern Scaling with Item Response Theory
Chapter 11 Modern Reliability Analysis: Generalizability Theory
PART VI Analyzing Tests
Chapter 12 Examining Individual Test Items and Exercises
Chapter 13 Examining Whole Tests
PART VII Further Testing Issues
Chapter 14 Establishing Standards
Chapter 15 Equivalence: Linking and Equating
Chapter 16 Test Administration: Modes and Special Considerations
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