Meaning & use
Psychometrics
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The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including tests of ability, personality, and knowledge.
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Psychometrics helped researchers design a more reliable intelligence test.
Her graduate work focused on the psychometrics of standardized testing.
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Combines Greek 'psyche' (mind) and 'metron' (measure); it underlies the design of standardized tests like the SAT and IQ tests.
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psychological testingmental measurement
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