Given the problems with psychometric tests one wonders as to whether we should be using them since their application can have significant consequences on peoples lives.
Conclusions
Before embarking into psychometrics we should gather the information we will need to evaluate the psychometric tool that we would be using, essentially determining what we intend to measure, search for reviews about the psychometric tool, and request the practitioner to provide us the technical information about the psychometric tool. We can refer to the American Psychological Association & the British Psychological Society for the materials on Code of Fair Testing Practices; Code of Good Practice for Occupational Testing; and Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests and Manuals.
Furthermore we should ask questions about what the psychometric tool is used for, for example: recruitment & selection? Career guidance? and its intended population i.e. general population? Graduates? Executives? Engineers? Salespersons?
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