Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement (9th Edition)
Psychological Testing and Assessment provides students with a comprehensive and solid grounding in the principles of psychometrics and the practical world of testing and measurement. Authored by Ronald Jay Cohen and Mark E. Swerdlik, this ninth edition is distinguished by its logical organization and its commitment to humanizing the assessment enterprise. The text balances breadth and depth of coverage, ensuring that complex concepts are accessible while maintaining academic rigor.
A key feature of this edition is the “Meet an Assessment Professional” segment in every chapter, which highlights the work of prominent academics and practitioners, offering real-world context to the theoretical material. The program is designed to enhance student engagement through various pedagogical aids and is supported by the Connect platform, which includes SmartBook—an adaptive learning experience that helps students master, recall, and apply key concepts through personalized study paths and automatically-graded assessments.
Book Details and Metadata:
- Title: Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement
- Author: Ronald Jay Cohen and Mark E. Swerdlik
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- ISBN-10: 1259870502
- ISBN-13: 978-1259870507
- Publication Date: May 1, 2017
- Subject: Psychology / Assessment & Testing