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What is Psychometrics

Chapter 13
Handbook of Research on Teaching and Learning in K-20 Education
The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of educational and psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits. The field is primarily concerned with the study of measurement instruments such as questionnaires and tests.
Published in Chapter:
The Development of the Occupational Work Ethic for K-20 Education
Gregory C. Petty (University of Tennessee – Knoxville, USA)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4249-2.ch013
Abstract
The question of what affective skills are needed for the job or occupation are continually raised by K-20 educators, but little research has focused on a quantitative measure of this seemingly nebulous competency. This chapter focuses specifically on these competencies and how they relate to occupations and more importantly the genesis of these measures. This is a literature- and research-based rendition of the work ethic as it pertains to a person’s occupation and his or her own perception of work ethic. This information can be used for curriculum development, management, team building, or cooperative analysis of the workforce. The factor analysis performed for this study reveals four factors: actively caring, work resilience, organizational commitment, and work resistance.
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Chapter 18
Mitigation of Test Bias in International, Cross-National Assessments of Higher-Order Thinking Skills
Field of study concerned with the theory and technique of educational psychological measurement.
Published in Chapter: Mitigation of Test Bias in International, Cross-National Assessments of Higher-Order Thinking Skills; From: Handbook of Research on Technology Tools for Real-World Skill Development
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Chapter 46
Psychometric Methods for Work Ethic Research: Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling
is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of educational and psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits. The field is primarily concerned with the study of measurement instruments such as questionnaires and tests.
Published in Chapter: Psychometric Methods for Work Ethic Research: Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling; From: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training
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Chapter 13
Smoking Assessment through Information Technology
The science concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement. It involves both the construction of instruments and procedures for measurement, and the development of theoretical approaches to measurement.
Published in Chapter: Smoking Assessment through Information Technology; From: Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare
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Chapter 2
Certifications for Medical Interpreters: A Comparative Analysis
standard and scientific method used to assess and measure suitability for a role
Published in Chapter: Certifications for Medical Interpreters: A Comparative Analysis; From: Handbook of Research on Medical Interpreting
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Chapter 16
Using Video Gameplay to Measure Achievement for Students with Disabilities: A New Perspective to Grading and Achievement Reporting
The objective measurement of skills, knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, and achievement.
Published in Chapter: Using Video Gameplay to Measure Achievement for Students with Disabilities: A New Perspective to Grading and Achievement Reporting; From: Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education
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Chapter 11
Cognitive Assessment Tools for Dementia in Healthcare: A Cognitive Ability Testing Guide
This concerns the creation of neuropsychological tool measurements based on psychological constructs.
Published in Chapter: Cognitive Assessment Tools for Dementia in Healthcare: A Cognitive Ability Testing Guide; From: Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population
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Chapter 25
How CyberCoaching System Works
As a branch of psychology, psychometrics involves the task of measuring cognitive processes, and studying differences between individuals. These tasks include the construction of instruments and procedures, as well as the development and refinement of theoretical approaches to measurement.
Published in Chapter: How CyberCoaching System Works; From: Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology
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Chapter 16
Mobile Assessment Applications and Training for Professional Examinations: The Case of Project Management Certifications
Field of study concerned with the theory and techniques of measurement applied to testing, measurement, assessment, and related activities.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Assessment Applications and Training for Professional Examinations: The Case of Project Management Certifications; From: Handbook of Research on New Media, Training, and Skill Development for the Modern Workforce
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