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The Test Reviews & Description tab lists comprehensive resources that provide information about measures such as reliability and validity. The Topic Specific sub-tab describes resources that are subject focused.
The Resources With Tests tab will help you find sources that include actual copies of tests and measures.
The Using Databases tab provides information on how to search for test information and measures in PsycInfo, CINAHL, and more.
The Internet Resources tab provides links to measures available on the Web from authorative sites.
Some Definitions
Tests and measures are often categorized as published or unpublished. Published tests are commercially available for purchase from a publisher and sometimes may only be bought by a qualified or professionally credentialled user.
Unpublished or noncommercial tests are usually referred to in journal articles, dissertations, reports, etc.and are often made available by contacting the author.
See Access and Use Issues for a very good and detailed discussion on this topic by Miriam E. Joseph, Reference and Psychology Liaison Librarian at Saint Louis University.
Other Sources on Tests and Measures
- Testing and AssessmentVia the American Psychological Association Science Directorate
- FAQ/Finding Information About Psychological TestsThe American Psychological Association provides information about both published and unpublished tests, tips on how to locate tests and test publishers, and addresses the responsibilities of test users.
- Code of Fair Testing Practices in EducationPrepared by the Joint Committee on Testing Practices (AERA, APA, NCME.)
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