{"id":2585,"date":"2017-11-17T21:15:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T21:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/?p=2585"},"modified":"2017-11-17T21:15:14","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T21:15:14","slug":"on-trial-mental-measurements-yearbook-with-tests-in-print","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/2017\/11\/17\/on-trial-mental-measurements-yearbook-with-tests-in-print\/","title":{"rendered":"On Trial: Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print"},"content":{"rendered":"

From now until Dec. 14, take a look at the best resource for finding the right test and testing instruments for your research: Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This online resource contains a bibliography to all known commercially available English-language tests currently in print.\u00a0 It also features full-text reviews for more than 13,000 tests in psychology, business, education, and leadership.\u00a0 This is the most comprehensive, interdisciplinary reference tool for any researcher interested in tests, measurement, and assessment.<\/p>\n

To get started, search the database by keyword, test name, test category, purpose, and more.\u00a0 Results can be limited by whether or not a review is available, subject, date of publication, and publisher.<\/p>\n

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Each entry will feature a description of the test, prices, scores, population, purpose, and\u2014in most cases\u2014a comprehensive review of the test to help you determine its effectiveness, uses, and potential pitfalls.<\/p>\n

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Currently, the library has Mental Measurements Yearbook<\/a><\/strong> and Tests in Print<\/a> <\/strong>in book form in the Reference Collection.\u00a0 The online version pairs the listings of all Tests in Print with the reviews of all published volumes of Mental Measurements, making this a one-stop shop for comprehensive test information without ever having to leave your home or office.<\/p>\n

With the online version, you can search across all volumes and all 13,000 reviews with keywords and subject searches.\u00a0 You can also capture and import reviews and content through the familiar set of tools common to all our EBSCOhost products: save, email, permanent link, and import into Refworks.<\/p>\n

If you are not sure where to begin in your quest for tests, take a look at this research guide about Tests and Measures<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 It includes information about other resources for tests as well as handy hints for finding unpublished & non-commercial tests.<\/p>\n

Does Mental Measurements measure up?\u00a0 You be the judge!\u00a0 Let us know by texting us at 479-802-4876 or emailing the collection liaison for Behavioral Sciences and Business, Angela Black, at ablack9@atu.edu<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0Hurry, the trial ends on Dec. 14th\u2014help us test out this potential resource!<\/p>\n