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Psychometrics: The Science of Psychological Measurement
Psychological Measurement and Testing

Psychometrics: The Science of Psychological Measurement

Psychometrics, a specialized branch within psychology, is dedicated to the theory and methodology of psychological measurement. This discipline encompasses the development and refinement of testing instruments, measurement techniques, and assessment procedures aimed at quantifying latent psychological constructs—attributes not directly observable but inferable through systematic analysis. Such constructs include intelligence, personality …

Addressing the Divide Between Psychology and Psychometrics
Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Addressing the Divide Between Psychology and Psychometrics

The article “Rejoinder to McNeish and Mislevy: What Does Psychological Measurement Require?” by Klaas Sijtsma, Jules L. Ellis, and Denny Borsboom provides a detailed response to criticisms and discussions raised by McNeish and Mislevy regarding the role and application of the sum score in psychometric practices. The authors address core …