APA Handbook of
Testing and Assessment in Psychology
APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology, Vol. 1: Test Theory and Testing and Assessment in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, edited by K. F. Geisinger, B. A. Bracken, J. F. Carlson, J.-I. C. Hansen, N. R. Kuncel, S. P. Reise, and M. C. Rodriguez
APA Handbooks in Psychology
APA Handbook of
Testing and Assessment in Psychology volume 1 Test Theory and Testing and Assessment in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Kurt F. Geisinger, Editor-in-Chief Bruce A. Bracken, Janet F. Carlson, Jo-Ida C. Hansen, Nathan R. Kuncel, Steven P. Reise, and Michael C. Rodriguez, Associate Editors
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Volume 1: Test Theory and Testing and As