The Use of Measures Flashcards
A procedure which intends to realize a purpose.
Measure
Refers to procedures that are fixed compared with a given population; may not be relevant to specific persons or groups.
Fixed measures
Refers to procedures that are aligned with the uniqueness of the person; usually used in clinical setting
Flexible measures
From what greek word is nomothetic from?
Homos meaning the law
Data driven and normally used in industrial setting
Nomothetic
What Greek word did idiographic come from?
Idios meaning private
A measure tailored fit with the unique person; normally used in clinical settings
Idiographic
Defined as the measurement of personal characteristics
Personality Assessment
An end result of gathering information intended to advance psychological theory and research for decision making.
Assessment
