psychometrics
(noun)
The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.
Examples of psychometrics in the following topics:
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Case Studies
- Case studies use techniques such as personal interviews, direct observation, psychometric tests, and archival records to gather information.
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Controversies in Intelligence and Standardized Testing
- The field of psychometrics is devoted to the objective measurement of psychological phenomena, such as intelligence.
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IQ Tests
- IQ tests are a type of psychometric (person-centric) testing thought to have very high statistical reliability.
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Validity and Reliability of Personality Assessments
- When it comes to examining the validity and reliability of personality measures, some have better psychometric properties than others.