The Outline of Psychometry 1926

By Charles Henry McDermott

Book Overview

The Outline of Psychometry 1926 is a book written by Charles Henry McDermott, which provides a comprehensive overview of psychometry, a branch of psychology that deals with the measurement of mental abilities, traits, and processes. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of psychometry.In the first chapter, McDermott introduces the concept of psychometry and its history, tracing its roots back to the work of Francis Galton and Alfred Binet. He then goes on to discuss the various types of tests used in psychometry, including intelligence tests, personality tests, and aptitude tests.The second chapter focuses on the administration and scoring of psychometric tests, providing detailed instructions on how to administer and score different types of tests. McDermott also discusses the importance of test reliability and validity, and how to ensure that tests are both reliable and valid.The third chapter covers the interpretation of test results, providing guidance on how to interpret test scores and use them to make decisions about individuals. McDermott also discusses the limitations of psychometric testing and the importance of considering other factors when making decisions about individuals.The final chapter of the book provides an overview of the practical applications of psychometry, including its use in education, employment, and clinical settings. McDermott also discusses the ethical considerations associated with psychometric testing and the need to ensure that tests are used in a fair and unbiased manner.Overall, The Outline of Psychometry 1926 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of psychometry, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject and practical guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret psychometric tests.Psychic life and phantasm of the dying, a study of telepathy, telesthenia, hypnotism, thought suggestion, spiritism, transliminality, mental therapeutics, the spiritual essence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162737581
• ISBN13: 9781162737584
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"