MEASUREMENT, JUDGMENT, AND DECISION MAKING by Michael H. Birnbaum (Editor) ( 9780120999750 )

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MEASUREMENT, JUDGMENT, AND DECISION MAKING

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ISBN 10:

0120999757

ISBN 13:

9780120999750

Publisher:

ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHING CO INC

Pub. date:

27 November, 1997

Edition:

2nd Revised edition

Series:

Handbook of Perception and Cognition

Pages:

367

Description:

Provides an introduction to measurement, which is the basic issue of the science of psychology and the key to science. This book covers measurement, psychophysical scaling, multidimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making. It also provides basic definitions and summaries of theories.

Synopsis:

Measurement, Judgment, and Decision Making provides an excellent introduction to measurement, which is one of the most basic issues of the science of psychology and the key to science. Written by leading researchers, the book covers measurement, psychophysical scaling, multidimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making. Each chapter provides a useful handbook summary and unlocks the door for a scholar who desires entry to that field. Any psychologist who manipulates an independent variable that affects a psychological construct or who uses a numerical dependent variable to measure a psychological construct will want to study this book.

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Imprint:

Academic Press Inc

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Non-returnable

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