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psychometricsScience 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. |
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He had also been a professor at the University of Miami (1987-89) and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (1977-87), school administrator, psychometrist, and classroom teacher at the elementary and secondary levels. For instance, he suspects that a psychometrist somehow transported back to the Stone Age would find much less similarity between the scores achieved by individuals on various IQ scales. Psychological assessment is distinguished from psychological testing in that psychological assessment requires the examiner to take into consideration the unique characteristics and the relevant context of the client who is being assessed while psychological testing may involve a psychometrist administering a standard test battery with little consideration of the unique needs and abilities of the client. |
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