Psychometric Psychology

Definition

Psychometric psychology is a field of study that focuses on the theory and technique of psychological measurement. This includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, and educational achievement.

Related terms

Standardization:

This refers to the process of establishing norms and uniform procedures for administering and scoring tests.

Reliability:

In psychometrics, reliability refers to the consistency or repeatability of test scores when the same test is given multiple times.

Validity:

Validity in psychometrics refers to how well a test measures what it's supposed to measure.