Psychological Testing: A Practical Introduction 4e offers students of psychology and allied disciplines a comprehensive survey of psychometric principles and tests in the major categories of applied assessment. Coverage includes test norms, reliability, validity, and test development, with an entirely new chapter on test fairness and bias. Chapters on assessment of cognitive ability, achievement, personality, clinical instruments, and attitudes provide up-to-date examples of the widely used tests in each category.

Recognizing that active engagement maximizes learning, the text presents as an active learning device rather than a reference work. Extensive use of chapter objectives, key point and end-of-chapter summaries, practice problems, applied scenarios, internet-based resources, and statistics skills review enable students to engage more fully with the material for a deeper understanding. Written in a clear, reader-friendly style, the text approaches challenging topics by balancing technical rigor with relatable examples of contemporary applications.

About the Author

Thomas P. Hogan, Ph.D., is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Psychology Department, University of Scranton. He is the author/co-author of over 200 published papers, chapters, and presentations, as well as four books, on psychological testing, measurement, and methodology; and is author/co-author of several nationally used standardized tests. He has frequently served as consultant to national organizations on assessment issues. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology with specialization in psychometrics from Fordham University.

Book Information
ISBN 9781119506935
Author Thomas P. Hogan
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 953g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 201mm * 28mm