Psychometricians

Definition

Psychometricians are psychologists who specialize in measuring psychological traits such as intelligence, personality, and attitudes.

Analogy

Think of psychometricians like master chefs. Just as a chef uses precise measurements to create consistent and delicious dishes, psychometricians use statistical tools and tests to measure different aspects of the human mind and behavior.

Related terms

Psychometrics: The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.

Quantitative Psychology: A branch of psychology that deals with the mathematical modeling, research design, and statistical analysis of human or animal psychological processes.

Factor Analysis: A statistical method used to describe variability among observed variables in terms of fewer unobserved variables called factors.