What are tests and measurements
Psychological tests and measurements are tools which can be used by psychologists to help assess their patients for various conditions, and by researchers for data collection or research purposes. Below are some tips on how to access tests and measurements via specific databases.
The APA Publishing blog provides additional help:
PsycINFO provides unrivalled access to international literature in psychology and related disciplines. It can be searched by the instrument name or topic by using the Tests & Measures feature in the advanced options.
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In CINAHL, there are two ways you can search for instruments that have been used in studies.
1) In the search box you can add a topic, or the name of the instrument, and then select 'Instrumentation' from the drop down menu before you search.
2) Alternatively, after adding your search words you can limit your search results by 'Publication Type', choosing 'Questionnaire/Scale' and/or 'Research Instrument' from the list.
A digital library of education-related resources.
To search for tests/questionnaires simply enter tests in the search box.
Screen capture courtesy of ERIC.ed.gov.
After you have selected ‘search’ you will be given an extensive list of descriptors in the left hand menu to help you refine your search.
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