Concepts of Educational and Psychological Assessments

Description

Measurement is the process of giving a number to an object or event property so that it can be compared to properties of other objects or occurrences. The context and discipline determine the measurement's scope and use. Measurement is essential to trade, science, technology, and quantitative research across a wide range of fields. For the various facets of human existence, there have historically been a variety of measurement systems to enable comparisons. It gives a broad perspective that is not unduly specialized and concentrates on fundamental measuring difficulties. It reviews a wide range of sources, discusses how measuring problems are approached and solved, and describes measurement problems in detail. It also offers advice on how to locate, assess, and apply information regarding particular tests. This book introduces the broad field of measurement and evaluation in psychology and education, focusing on assisting students and teachers in comprehending the concept and theories of the field and developing their competence in teaching and learning. Teachers, teacher candidates, and other professionals working at all levels of psychology and education will find the book to be a useful resource as well.