Statistical Test Theory for the Behavioral Sciences - 9780367388676

CRC Press

This book provides both a broad overview and a critical survey of assorted testing theories and models used in psychology, education, and other behavioral science fields. It explores the relationships and differences between several theories\u2014including classical test, generalizability, and item response\u2014and their applications. The authors present recent developments in testing, such as computerized adaptive testing, and use real data from the areas of psychology and education. The text also includes exercises at the end of each chapter with solutions in an appendix. > \nSince the development of the first intelligence test in the early 20th century, educational and psychological tests have become important measurement techniques to quantify human behavior. Focusing on this ubiquitous yet fruitful area of research, Statistical Test Theoryfor the Behavioral Sciences provides both a broad overview and a critical survey of assorted testing theories and models used in psycholog.