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The ground-breaking book that set out to dispel the misapprehension surrounding the use of psychometric testing in staff selection and development is now available in a revised edition. Still the only book describing the process fully, it now includes a new chapter on its application in educational and psychological testing, beyond the usual realms of human resource management. With growing numbers of organizations using psychometric testing today, it is essential reading for every HR professional and academic interested in keeping up to date with selection methods. Zusammenfassung Despite increasing use of psychometric testing, much apprehension and scepticism still surrounds it. Using Psychometrics shows how effective psychometrics can be in aiding staff selection and development. A new chapter looks at psychometric testing outside the realm of Human Resources. Psychometrics - setting the scene; types of psychometrics and their interpretation; tests and selection, the developing context; tests and selection, the practice; tests and development; regulation; psychometric neighbours; psychometric testing in educational and psychological assessment; implementing psychometrics.
