Guides: Psychology Research Guide: Tests & Measurements

Tests & Measurements Databases

Search the following databases for profiles of testing instruments:

Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print This link opens in a new window
Information about all English-language standardized tests covering educational, personality, aptitude, neuropsychological, achievement and intelligence. Includes bibliography to current commercially available tests with information on test purpose, publisher, acronym, publication date, price and author. Limited to 4 simultaneous users.

Tests reviewed in the Mental Measurements Yearbook
The Buros Institute of Mental Measurements publishes the Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print. This is a comprehensive list of the tests reviewed beginning with the 9th edition published in 1985.

Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI) This link opens in a new window
Provides information on measurement instruments in the health fields, psychosocial sciences, organizational behavior, and library and information science.
Dates Covered: 1985-present.
Access note: Limited to 10 simultaneous users.
APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
Search for articles about measurement in the Tests & Measurements field.

Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics
Provides an overview and an explanation of the major topics in the areas of measurement and statistics.
Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment
Reference work in the field of applied psychological science focusing on assessment. Entries include a general conceptual and methodological overview and a section on relevant assessment devices.
Testing and Assessment - American Psychological Association (APA)
This APA site provides information about the responsibilities of test takers, testing standards, and guidance for locating tests.