Assessment procedures for counselors and helping professionals /
[Book]
Robert J. Drummond, Late of University of North Florida, Carl J. Sheperis, Lamar University, Karyn Dayle Jones, University of Central Florida.
Eighth edition.
Boston :
Pearson,
[2016]
xix, 444 pages :
illustrations ;
24 cm
Includes index.
Introduction to assessment -- Methods and sources of assessment information -- Statistical concepts -- Understanding assessment scores -- Reliability/precision -- Validity -- Selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment results -- Assessment of intelligence and general ability -- Assessment of achievement -- Assessment of aptitude -- Career and employment assessment -- Personality assessment -- Clinical assessment -- Assessment in education --Assessment issues with the diverse populations -- Communicating assessment results -- Ethical and legal issues in assessment -- Appendixes: 1. Standards for multicultural assessment fourth revision, 2012 2. Responsibilities of users of standardized tests (RUST; 3rd ed.).