Handbook of Multicultural Assessment: Clinical, Psychological, and Educational Applications

Handbook of Multicultural Assessment: Clinical, Psychological, and Educational Applications
ISBN-10
0787901911
ISBN-13
9780787901912
Category
Psychology / General
Pages
717
Language
English
Published
1996-02-12
Publisher
Wiley
Authors
Lisa A. Suzuki, Joseph G. Ponterotto, Paul J. Meller

Description

Answers the need for more sensitive and appropriate assessment practices

In recent years, controversies have intensified concerning the use of psychological and educational tests and measures with ethnic and racial population groups. This insightful handbook presents the most current research and methods in multicultural assessment, and offers in-depth analysis of the relevant and timely issues.

Covers the broad spectrum of multicultural assessment issues with contributions from experts in the fields of psychometrics, assessment, and evaluation.

Included is information on:

  • the major instruments and procedures
  • cognitive and educational assessment
  • cross-cultural sensitivity and ethics
  • emerging issues in field

This resource will prove invaluable when selecting instruments and integrating general multicultural considerations in test use and interpretation.

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