Primarily intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of psychology, this book provides a succinct yet comprehensive account of psychological measurement techniques (psychometry) in a single volume.

It focuses on the technique of development and use of psychological tests and scales. It also describes essential features and steps to be followed in constructing a psychological test.

Divided into three parts, the book covers psychophysical methods, psychological scaling and test methods, and some elementary but essential statistical concepts used in the measurement and interpretation of psychological test data.

As well as psychology students, the book will also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of education, and professionals in the field of psychology and education.