Using Psychometrics: A Practical Guide to Testing and Assessment

Using Psychometrics: A Practical Guide to Testing and Assessment

by RobertEdenborough (Author)

Synopsis

Despite the increasing use of Psychometric Tests, there is still a great deal of misapprehension about them and, indeed, much scepticism about their viability. Robert Edenborough provides a detailed and practical guide to the use of tests, clearly showing how powerful and effective they can be in aiding staff selection and development. For any manager or personnel specialist considering using tests. Using Pscyometrics illustrates how they can, and should, be effectively integrated with other assessment methods. Seeking to de-mystify psychometric testing on the one hand on the other point out the pitfalls of ill-considered use, the author shows: -What psychometric tests are and when and how to use them; -How to understand the different types of test and what they can contribute; -How to choose the most appropriate tests for specific areas of application; -The legal, professional and commercial regulatory framework. For personnel/HR professionals and line-managers alike, Using Psychometrics will provide an invaluable introduction to this increasingly popular method of assessment.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 01 Nov 1999

ISBN 10: 0749431261
ISBN 13: 9780749431266
Book Overview: Despite increasing use of psychometric testing, much apprehension and scepticism still surrounds it. Using Psychometrics shows how effective psychometrics can be in aiding staff selection and development. A new chapter looks at psychometric testing outside the realm of Human Resources.

Media Reviews
Clarity and elegance are the hallmarks of this book ... an important step on the way to fair and effective implementation of psychometric tests. -- Financial Training Review
Clarity and elegance are the hallmarks of this book ... an important step on the way to fair and effective implementation of psychometric tests. -- Financial Training Review
Author Bio
Dr Robert Edenborough, a chartered occupational psychologist, heads the consulting Practice at ASE - a leadingtest publisher and provider of HR business solutions. He is also the author of Effective Interviewing (Kogan Page).