Psychometrics
Psychometrics
Psychometrics (/ˌsaɪkoʊˈmɛtrɪks/; from Greek: ψυχή, psykhē, 'soul, mind' and μέτρον, metron, 'measure') refers to the field in psychology and education that is devoted to testing, measurement, assessment, and related activities.
Etymology
The term "psychometrics" was coined from the Greek words "psyche" meaning "soul" or "mind" and "metron" meaning "measure". This term was first used in the 20th century to describe the new field of study related to the measurement of mental capacities.
Definition
Psychometrics involves the scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits. It includes the development of psychological tests, the methodology of testing, and the analysis and interpretation of the test results.
Related Terms
- Psychological Assessment: The process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help arrive at some hypotheses about a person and their behavior, personality and capabilities.
- Psychological Test: A standardized measure of a sample of a person's behavior.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Measurement: The assignment of a number to a characteristic of an object or event, which can be compared with other objects or events.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychometrics
- Wikipedia's article - Psychometrics
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