Measuring the Mind : Conceptual Issues in Contemporary Psychometrics
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0521844630
ISBN-13
9780521844635
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 23rd, 2005
Print length
196 Pages
Weight
444 grams
Dimensions
15.90 x 23.60 x 2.30 cms
Product Classification:
Psychological theory & schools of thoughtPsychological 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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