Research Methods and Statistics Arena

Measurement With Persons

Theory, Methods, and Implementation Areas

• Edited by Birgitta Berglund, Giovanni B. Rossi, James T. Townsend and Leslie R. Pendrill.

Published December 2011

Measurements with persons are those in which human perception and interpretation are used for measuring complex, holistic quantities and qualities, which are perceived by the human brain and mind. Providing means for reproducible measurement of parameters such as pleasure and pain has important…
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Statistical Approaches to Measurement Invariance

• By Roger E. Millsap.

Published April 2011

This book reviews the statistical procedures used to detect measurement bias. Measurement bias is examined from a general latent variable perspective so as to accommodate different forms of testing in a variety of contexts including cognitive or clinical variables, attitudes, personality dimensions…
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Introduction to Psychometric Theory

• By Tenko Raykov, and George A. Marcoulides.

Published September 2010

This new text provides a state-of the-art introduction to educational and psychological testing and measurement theory that reflects many intellectual developments of the past two decades. The book introduces psychometric theory using a latent variable modeling (LVM) framework and emphasizes…
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The Neuropsychology of Asian Americans

• Edited by Daryl E.M. Fujii.

Published September 2010

This volume is the first comprehensive resource to assist neuropsychologists to provide culturally competent services to Asian Americans. It highlights pertinent historical socio-cultural characteristics of the largest Asian American ethnic groups, which helps to…
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Handbook of Polytomous Item Response Theory Models

• Edited by Michael Nering, and Remo Ostini.

Published April 2010

This comprehensive Handbook focuses on the most used polytomous item response theory (IRT) models. These models help us understand the interaction between examinees and test questions where the questions have various response categories. The book reviews all of the major models and includes…
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Applying Generalizability Theory using EduG

• By Jean Cardinet, Sandra Johnson and Gianreto Pini.

Published October 2009

Intended to help improve measurement and data collection methods in the behavioral, social, and medical sciences, this book demonstrates an expanded and accessible use of Generalizability Theory (G theory). G theory conceptually models the way in which the reliability of measurement is ascertained.…
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Cognitive Assessment

An Introduction to the Rule Space Method

• By Kikumi K. Tatsuoka.

Published May 2009

This book introduces a new methodology for the analysis of test results. Free from ambiguous interpretations, the results truly demonstrate an individual’s progress. The methodology is ideal for highlighting patterns derived from test scores used in evaluating progress. Dr. Tatsuoka introduces…
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Understanding Culture

Theory, Research, and Application

• Edited by Robert S. Wyer, Chi-yue Chiu and Ying-yi Hong.

Published January 2009

This volume contains contributions from 24 internationally known scholars covering a broad spectrum of interests in cross-cultural theory and research. This breadth is reflected in the diversity of the topics covered in the volume, which include theoretical approaches to cross-cultural research,…
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Modern Psychometrics, Third Edition

The Science of Psychological Assessment

• By John Rust, and Susan Golombok.

Published December 2008

Today psychometrics plays an increasingly important role in all our lives as testing and assessment occurs from preschool until retirement. This book introduces the reader to the subject in all its aspects, ranging from its early history, school examinations, how to construct your own test,…
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Program Theory-Driven Evaluation Science

Strategies and Applications

• By Stewart I. Donaldson.

Published May 2007

Program Theory-Driven Evaluation Science fills the gap between 21st century literature on evaluation and what is happening in practice. It features detailed examples of how evaluations actually unfold in practice to develop people, programs, and organizations. Commonly accepted strategies for…
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