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Shultz (psychology, California State University-San Bernardino) and Whitney (psychology, California State University-Long Beach) provide students with opportunities to apply and reinforce their newfound knowledge of psychometric theory. The book/CD-ROM package is comprised of 20 modules, each corresponding to chapters in typical measurement theory texts. Each module begins with introductory concepts and a review of statistics, and offers case studies, exercises, and step-by- step examples with computerized data sets on the CD-ROM. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Measurement Theory in Action: Case Studies and Exercises comprises twenty modules, each corresponding to entire chapters in typical measurement theory texts. The modules begin with introductory concepts and a review of statistics; progress through conceptions of content, criterion-related, and construct validation, validity generalization and test-bias; and conclude with more advanced topics such as multiple regression and item response theory (IRT). Each module is composed of an overview, case studies, exercises, Internet references, and suggested further readings. An extensive glossary of key terms is also provided for quick reference. An Instructor's Resources CD containing exercises and assignments is also available.
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