Psychometrics
An Introduction
Fourth Edition
- R. Michael Furr - Wake Forest University, USA
July 2021 | 704 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
In this fully revised Fourth Edition of Psychometrics: An Introduction, author R. Michael Furr centers his presentation around a conceptual understanding of psychometric core issues, such as scales, reliability, and validity. Focusing on purpose rather than procedure and the “why” rather than the “how to," this accessible book uses a wide variety of examples from behavioral science research so readers can see the importance of psychometric fundamentals in research. By emphasizing concepts, logic, and practical applications over mathematical proofs, this book gives students an appreciation of how measurement problems can be addressed and why it is important to address them. The book offers readers the most contemporary views of topics in psychometrics available in the nontechnical psychometric literature.
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1. Psychometrics and the Importance of Psychological Measurement
PART I. BASIC CONCEPTS IN MEASUREMENT
Chapter 2. Scaling
Chapter 3. Differences, Consistency, and the Meaning of Test Scores
Chapter 4. Test Dimensionality and Factor Analysis
PART II. RELIABILITY
Chapter 5. Reliability: Conceptual Basis
Chapter 6. Empirical Estimates of Reliability
Chapter 7. The Importance of Reliability
PART III. VALIDITY
Chapter 8. Validity: Conceptual Basis
Chapter 9. Estimating and Evaluating Convergent and Discriminant Validity Evidence
PART IV. THREATS TO PSYCHOMETRIC QUALITY
Chapter 10. Response Biases
Chapter 11. Test Bias
PART V. ADVANCED PSYCHOMETRIC APPROACHES
Chapter 12. Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Chapter 13. Generalizability Theory
Chapter 14. Item Response Theory and Rasch Models
Glossary
References
Index
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Psychology Dept, Saint Marys University
August 31, 2023
Ease of reading yet comprehensive.
Psychology Dept, Rockford University
June 16, 2022
R code added to what was already one of the best graduate-level psychometrics books on the market, Concepts are explained with plain language and examples.
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August 17, 2022
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1. Psychometrics and the Importance of Psychological Measurement