Understanding Psychological Testing

Dr Charles Jackson is Industrial Fellow at Kingston Business School, UK.

• 1. Why use tests?. 2. What is a psychological test?.3. Where tests are used.4. Understanding test scores.5. How to judge tests.6. How to use tests properly.7. How to find out about tests.8. Becoming a test user.9. Guide for test takers.

'The 174-page book introduces the different types of test, their potential uses and how test scores are produced and analysed. Two of the longest chapters focus on ways that a prospective user can judge a test and how tests should be used properly. There is a glossary and a short guide to calculating scores.'Employee Development Bulletin.