Tests and Measurement for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests and Measurement

In this text, author Neil J. Salkind guides readers through the fundamentals of tests and measurement, using the conversational writing style and straightforward presentation techniques that have made his book Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics a bestseller. Tests & Measurements For People Who (Think They) Hate Tests And Measurements provides an overview of the many different facets of testing including the design of tests, the use of tests, and some of the basic social, political, and legal issues that the process of testing involves. This engaging text introduces students to advanced issues and explains why those topics are important. Key Features:   Utilizes a student-centered approach, without sacrificing quality of information or pedagogical effectiveness Includes an opening for each chapter which states the objectives of that section Gives readers a basic history of testing, as well as an overview of the major topics we need to understand to best negotiate our way through the maze of assessment that is a personal and professional part of our lives Provides icons throughout the text to help users identify sections that review and reinforce previous lessons, breakdown a particular procedure, and discuss complex issues that are not usually addressed in introductory courses Tests & Measurements for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests & Measurements is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences and education who are taking introductory testing and measurement courses. It is also an excellent supplement to general methods or statistics courses where testing and measurement are key topics, especially in Education, Sociology, Social Welfare, Counseling, Psychology, and Human Ecology. 'œWhat is amazing about this text is how it takes some very difficult material (particularly around reliability and validity, z-scores, etc.) and makes it easily understandable by an undergraduate student. Just as in his statistics book, Salkind has a genius for conveying difficult material in everyday language that engages the reader. This is the perfect text for any research methods instructor who has struggled with making testing and measurement concepts both understandable and FUN." '- John Q. Hodges, University of Missouri, Columbia 'œThe distinguishing factor with this book is the illustrative material. The 'œTech Talk'� boxes are helpful for students to quickly get the grasp of a concept and find it to review later. The new vocabulary in tests and measurements is often an obstacle, and these boxes help tremendously'¦. If there is a tests and measurements book that can enlighten and entertain, this book is the one." '- Joseph Matthews,  Brigham Young University   'œThe author does a wonderful job conveying concepts clearly and with panache. Undergraduate audiences will be able to follow but not be bored. The book has a strong, consistent voice and I really enjoyed this and felt well cared for as a reader. The discussion on reliability and validity, for example, is better integrated and therefore more useful than any methods text I have read'¦. It's true. I hate tests but I liked this book." '- Christopher P. Bettinger, San Francisco State University 'œSalkind'