 Find Psychological Tests and Measures
TIPS FOR FINDING TEST INFO IN THE LIBRARY DATABASES
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This is THE database for searching psychological literature on the very latest developments in psychology, including testing. |
For articles that appear relevant, use the citation to locate the study within the literature. Strategies for searching PsycINFO:
• Search for the specific test name if it is known.
• Combine your subject with the words " and measurement" (e.g. "anxiety and measurement").
• PsycInfo uses the thesaurus term "measurement" as a broad subject heading. Use the
Thesaurus Search feature with the term "MEASUREMENT" to look for additional subject headings.
- ERIC - Journal articles and documents which cite instruments used in educational settings.
- Sociological Abstracts - Journal articles and documents which cite instruments used in sociology settings.
- PubMed - Journal articles and documents which cite instruments used in psychiatric or health settings.
- See the Library's complete list of Article Databases for additional resources.
CRUZCAT , the UCSC Online Catalog
Check CRUZCAT to see which journals are here at UCSC or for books about specific tests or types of tests. Search strategies include using keyword searches for the name or acronym of test:
mmpi or minnesota multiphasic personality inventory
Or, try subject searches for the type of test:
psychological tests
personality tests
intelligence tests
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social maturity scales
psychometrics
anxiety--testing
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psychological tests for children
educational tests
perception--testing |
Mental measurements yearbook.
McH Ref LB1131.A1 B8
Includes lengthy descriptions, references, and critical evaluations pertaining to commercially published tests in English. Each volume covers only new or revised tests.
Tests : a comprehensive reference for assessments in psychology, education, and business.
McH Ref BF176 .T43 2008
Provides short descriptions of tests, with no critical commentary.
Tests in print VI: an index to tests, test reviews, and the literature on specific tests
McH Ref LB3051.A12 B86 2002
Covers about 2500 tests of all types per volume. Very short entries list title, publisher, subjects, scores, variables, and references.
Test critiques compendium
McH Ref BF176.T4195 1987
Complements Tests: A Comprehensive Reference.
Test Locator
http://ericae.net/testcol.htm
A gateway to various sources of information on tests Test Reviews Online
http://buros.unl.edu/buros/jsp/search.jsp
A web-based service of the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements. |
