Psychological Testing offers a fresh and innovative approach to students and faculty in the fields of testing, measurement, psychometrics, research design, and related areas of study. Author Theresa Kline guides readers through the process of designing and evaluating a test, paying careful attention to ensure that the test meets the highest professional standards. The author uses simple, clear examples throughout and fully details the required statistical analyses. Topics include?but are not limited to?design of item stems and responses; sampling strategies; classical and modern test theory; IRT program examples; reliability of tests and raters; validation using content, criterion-related, and factor analytic approaches; test and item bias; and professional and ethical issues in testing.Table of ContentsPrefaceThe Assessment of Individuals: The Critical Role and Fundamentals of MeasurementDesigning and Writing ItemsDesigning and Scoring ResponsesCollecting Data: Sampling and ScreeningClassical Test Theory: Assumptions, Equations, Limitations and Item AnalysesModern Test Theory: Assumptions, Equations, Limitations and Item AnalysesReliability of Test Scores and Test ItemsReliability of RatersAssessing Validity Using Content and Criterion MethodsAssessing Validity Via Item Internal StructureEthics and Professional Issues in TestingBrief Reviews of Some Selected Tests and Concluding CommentsReferencesIndex