How do I find a book that discusses a type of testing? If you are looking for a book that discusses a testing type- the best way to find it is to use a general keyword search using your terms. If you are unsure of which terms work well, here are a sampling of Library of Congress Subject Headings that will give you books about these types of test:
Mental Measurement Yearbook Online Provides access to the reviews contained in the print editions of Mental Measurements Online. Allows you to search or browse for reviews for specific test instruments by title or bysubject area.
PsycInfo
PsycInfo is the best source for finding literature reviews and discussion of possible biases in assessment tools. To find the most useful information you can search by type of test, author of the test or the exact test name itself. Combining your terms with the keywords listed below will retrieve different results.
ERIC
ERIC is a good source for finding literature regarding educational testing. To find the best information it is useful to search by test name or type of test.
| PsycInfo & ERIC: Suggested Keywords | |
| validity | reliability |
| statistical | test interpretation |
| measure | predictive validity |
| test | scale |
| rating scales | assessment |
CINAHL
Since 1995, CINAHL started including research instrument records. Each record contains a description of the instrument including its purpose, variables measured, psychometrics, question formats, administration and scoring information, and instructions on how to obtain the instrument.
In CINAHL look at the "LImit your results" section for the "Publication type" box. In that box choose "Research Instrument." However you should note that sometimes the instrument (i.e., survey/questionnaire) is included, but if not you need to look for How to obtain (permission to use is sometimes given) because most of instruments are copyrighted.
You can also search for instruments by title.
Items whose call number includes "REF" are located in the Reference Section of the library, on thesecond floor.
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment
REF BF176 .C654 2004 (four volumes)
The leading researchers in intelligence and neuropsychological assessment interpret the range of issues related to intellectual and neuropsychological tests, including test development and psychometrics, clinical applications, ethical and legal concerns, use with diverse populations, computerization, and the latest research.
Helen Hough, the Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Texas at Austin has compiled an extensive bibliography oftitles that include actual tests and measures. The bibliography (i.e. a listing of book titles) is available on the web at http://libraries.uta.edu/helen/Test&Meas/testmainframe.htm(scroll down just a bit to see the list of titles).
To find out which of those items included in the bibliography are available at the CSULB University Library CLICK HERE(the list will include the CALL # you need to locate the item(s) in the library).
ETS Test Link
Education Testing Service Test Collection database contains descriptions of over 10,000 tests and research instruments. Covers fields of education, psychology, educational psychology, criminology, and social sciences.
APA Guide for finding tests
This is an excellent resource for figuring out where to start when researching a test. You will find detailed descriptions of print resources and further information regarding purchasing tests from test publishers. The APA does NOT Contain the actual TESTS on their site, nor will they provide them to users.
The library has purchased the Tests in Microfiche Collection. In addition to this collection, you may find the full text of a test or information about a test in articles or books.
REF BF176 .C66 2000
Two volumes of testmeasures and survey instruments.
If you are a CURRENT CSULB PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT you may be eligible for using a collection of tests owned and maintained by the Psychology Assessment Materials office. Please contact the Office (562) 985-5272 for more details. please note: No other students, faculty or staff are eligible for using this collection. If you have problems finding a test, please contact the Psychology Librarian for assistance.
Tests and measures are NOT readily available on the Internet. There are usually guidelines and copyright issues which prevent the posting of legitimate tests and measures on the Internet. You will be able to find a variety of Internet tests which are not scientific and provided for recreational usage. Your best starting place for scholarly research is any of the resources listed above.
Psychiatry Information for the General Public This site contains links to Screening Tests for Psychiatric Disorders maintained by the New York University Psychiatric Department.
Internet Mental Health: Diagnosis This site contains a variety of diagnosis assessments. Each are preceeded by guidelines for diagnosis and cautionary information regarding usage of the given assessments.
BestInstruments
A vendor of tests that employers can administer to learn employees' behavior, leadership, communication, teaching, teaming and other areas important to business.
California Academic Press A vendor of critical thinking assessment tools. Faculty and teachers are eligible for purchasing tests. Students must submit a letter detailing research needs and gain approval for usage.
Directory of test collections in academic, professional, and research libraries
REF LB3051 .D564 2001
This title lists the different test collections in the United States.
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