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psychometrics

Science of psychological measurement. Psychometricians design and administer psychological tests (see psychological testing), both to generate empirical data on mental processes and to refine their understanding of measurement techniques and the statistical analysis of results. Major concerns include test reliability and validity and the norming or standardization of results.

psychometrics [¦sī·kə¦me·triks]
(psychology)
The mathematical and statistical treatment of psychological data.
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