Measuring the Mind : Conceptual Issues in Contemporary Psychometrics

Name: Measuring the Mind
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9780521102841
Price: 7750 KES
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ISBN: 9780521102841

by Denny Borsboom

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0521102847

ISBN-13 9780521102841

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Imprint Cambridge University Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 12th, 2009

Print length 196 Pages

Weight 310 grams

Dimensions 22.70 x 15.40 x 1.20 cms

Product Classification: Psychological theory & schools of thought Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints

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Denny Borsboom provides an in-depth treatment of the philosophical foundations of widely used measurement models in psychology. Special attention is devoted to the central concept of test validity and future directions to improve the theory and practice of psychological measurement are outlined.

Is it possible to measure psychological attributes like intelligence, personality and attitudes and if so, how does that work? What does the term 'measurement' mean in a psychological context? This fascinating and timely book discusses these questions and investigates the possible answers that can be given response. Denny Borsboom provides an in-depth treatment of the philosophical foundations of widely used measurement models in psychology. The theoretical status of classical test theory, latent variable theory and positioned in terms of the underlying philosophy of science. Special attention is devoted to the central concept of test validity and future directions to improve the theory and practice of psychological measurement are outlined.

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