EPSY 640

Educational and Psychological Measurement

Prof. Robert F. McMorris

Spring 2009

 

 

 

 

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Three recommended texts are

 

Anastasi, A., & Urbina, S. (1997). Psychological testing (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Thorndike, R. M. (2005). Measurement and evaluation in psychology and education (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

 

Urbina, S. (2004). Essentials of psychological testing. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic understanding of variability and correlation concepts is assumed; statistics books to consider for reviewing these topics, especially if you feel statistically arthritic, include:

 

Gravetter, F. J., & Wallnau, L. B. (1992). Statistics for the behavioral sciences (3rd ed.). St. Paul: West.

 

Heiman, G. W. (2001). Understanding research methods and statistics: An integrated introduction for psychology (2nd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

 

Howell, D. C. (1989). Fundamental statistics for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Boston: PWS‑KENT.

 

Pagano, R. (1998). Understanding statistics in behavioral science (5th ed.). Florence, KY: ITP.

 

Toothaker, L. E. & Miller, L. (1996). Introductory statistics for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

 

Utts, J. M., & Heckard, R. F. (2004). Mind on statistics (2nd ed.). Nelson: Brooks/Cole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References*

 

American Psychological Association.  (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.  (5th ed.).  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. (TL)

 

American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and National Council on Measurement in Education.  (1999). Standards for educational and Psychological testing. Washington, D.C.: American Educational Research Association. (TL)

 

Andrade, H. L., Du, Y., & Wang, X. (2008). Putting rubrics to test: The effect of a model, criteria generation, and rubric-referenced self-assessment on elementary school students’ writing. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 27(2), 3-13. 

 

Brennan, R. L. (Ed.). (2006). Educational Measurement (4th ed.). Westport, CT: American Council on Education and Praeger.

 

Brookhart, S. M. (2008). Editorial. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 27(2), 1-2.

 

Camara, W. J., & Suzanne, L. (2006). A historical perspective and current views on the standards for educational and psychological testing. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(3), 35-41. (ERes)

 

Cohen, R. J., & Swerdlik, M. E.  (1999). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (4th ed.).  Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.

 

Crocker, L. (2003). Teaching for the test: Validity, fairness, and moral action. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 22(3), 5-11.

 

Crocker, L., & Algina, J. (1986). Introduction to classical and modern test theory. NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

 

Cronbach, L. J.  (1990). Essentials of psychological testing (5th  ed.).  NY:  Harper Collins.

 

D’Agostino, J. V., Welsh, M. E., Cimetta, A. D., Falco, L. D., Smith, S., VanWinkle, W. H., & Powers, S. J. (2008). The rating and matching item-objective alignment methods. Applied Measurement in Education, 21, 1-24.

 

Elliott, S., Chudowsky, N., Plake, B. S., & McDonnell, L. (2006). Using the Standards to evaluate the redesign of the U.S. naturalization tests: Lessons for the measurement community. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(1), 22-26. (ERes)

 

Fabiano, E. (1989).  Index to tests used in educational dissertations. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx. (University Library / Reference: LB 3051 F3 1989) (TL)

 

Goodman, D. P., & Hambleton, R. K. (2004). Student test score reports and interpretive guides:  Review of current practices and suggestions for future research. Applied Measurement in Education, 17, 145-220. (ERes)

 

Harris, W. G. (2006). The challenges of meeting the standards: A perspective from the test publishing community. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(3), 42-45. (ERes)

 

Hogan, T. P. (2007). Psychological testing: A practical introduction (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

 

Impara, J. C., Plake, B.S., & Spies, R. A. (Eds.). (2003). The fifteenth mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press. (See older and later editions) (REF LB 1131.Z9 B8) (TL)

 

Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2005). Psychological testing: Principles, applications, and issues (6th ed.).  Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. (TL)

 

Karantonis, A. & Sireci, S. G. (2006). The bookmark standard-setting method: A literature review. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(1), 4-12. (ERes)

 

Keyser, D. J., & Sweetland, R. C.  (Eds.).  (1994). Test critiques (Vol. X). Austin, TX:  Pro Ed. (See older and later editions) (University Library / Reference: BF 176 T419) (TL)

 

Koenig, J. A. (2006). Introduction and overview: Considering compliance, enforcement, and revisions. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(1), 18-21. (ERes)

 

Koretz, D. (2006). Steps toward more effective implementation of the Standards for educational and psychological testing. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(3), 46-50. (ERes)

 

Lichtenberg, J. W., & Goodyear, R.K. (Eds.).  (1999). Scientist-practitioner perspectives on test interpretation. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (University Library / BF 176 S37 1999)

 

Linn, R. L. (2006). Following the standards: Is it time for another revision? Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(3), 54-56. (ERes)

 

Linn, R. L.  (1990). Admissions testing: Recommended uses, validity, differential prediction, and   coaching. Applied Measurement in Education, 3, 297 318. (ERes)

 

Lissitz, R. W., & Bourque, M. L. (1995).  Reporting NAEP results using standards. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 14(2), 14 23, 31. (ERes)

 

Livingston, S. A., & Zieky, M. J. (1989). A comparative study of standard setting methods. Applied Measurement in Education, 2, 121 141. (ERes)

 

Livingston, S. A., & Zieky, M. J.  (1982). Passing scores – A manual for setting standards of performance on educational and occupational tests. Princeton, NJ:  Educational Testing Service. (TL)

 

Maddox, T. (Ed.) (2003). Tests: A comprehensive reference for assessments in psychology, education, and business (5th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro.ed. (University Library / Reference: BF 176 T43 2003)

 

McIntire, S. A. & Miller, L. A. (2007). Foundations of psychological testing: A practical approach (2ed ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

 

McMorris, R. F., Boothroyd, R.A., & Pietrangelo, D.J. (1997).  Humor in educational testing:  A review and discussion.  Applied Measurement in Education, 10, 269-297. (ERes)

 

Mehrens, W. A., & Lehmann, I. J. (1991). Measurement and evaluation in education and psychology (4th ed.).  Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. (TL)

 

Miller, M. D., Linn, R. L., & Gronlund, N. E. (2009). Measurement and assessment in teaching (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

 

Moss, P. A. (1995). Themes and variations in validity theory. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 14(2), 5-13. (ERes)

 

Murphy, L.L., Plake, B. S., & Impara, J.C. (Eds.) (1994). Tests in print: V. Lincoln, NE:        

Buros Institute of Mental Measurements (University Library / Reference: LB 1131.5 B8) (TL)

 

Payne, D.A. (2000). Evaluating service-learning activities and programs. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. (University Library / LC 220.5 P39 2000)

 

Payne, D. A.  (2003). Applied educational assessment (2nd ed.)  Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. (TL)

 

Pedhazur, E.J., & Schmelkin, L.P. (1991). Measurement, design, and analysis: An integrated approach. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

Popham, W. J. (2008). Classroom assessment: What teachers need to know. (5th ed.) Boston: Pearson.

 

Salvia, J., & Ysseldyke, J. E. (2007). Assessment in special and inclusive education (10th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin. (TL)

 

Scared, I.M. (2002). Statisticophobia: Reducing anxiety to p < .05. Standard Deviates Quarterly, 14, 47-58.

 

Schwarz, S. P., McMorris, R. F., & DeMers, L. P. (1991). Reasons for changing answers: An evaluation using personal interviews. Journal of Educational Measurement, 28, 163-171.

 

Shepard, L. A.  (1997). The centrality of test use and consequences for test validity. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 16(2), 5-8, 13, 24. (ERes)

 

Sireci, S. G. & Parker, P. (2006). Validity on trial: Psychometric and legal conceptualizations of validity. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(3). 27-34. (ERes)

 

Smyth, T. S. (2008). Who is No Child Left Behind leaving behind? Clearing House: A journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas, 81(3), 133-137.

 

Strunk, W., & White, E.B. (2005). The elements of style. New York: Penguin Press. (University Library / Reference: PE 1408 S772 2005) (TL) (see also illustrated version)

 

Wall, J. E., & Walz, G. R. (2004). Measuring up: Assessment issues for teachers, counselors, and administrators. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

 

Wise, L. L. (2006). Encouraging and supporting compliance with standards foe educational tests. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 25(3), 51-53. (ERes)

 

* ERes: Electronic Reserve, TL: Test Library.