Psychometrics is the study of educational and psychological measurements. The adjective “psychometric” is used to describe psychological tests (typically those used in educational and occupational settings) that are standardized as well as proven to be reliable and valid measures of areas like personality, ability, aptitude, and interest.
Beyond these criteria, effective psychometric tests must be relevant to the modern educational institute or workplace.
Psychometric tests can help to make personnel and career-related assessments more objective.
These tests also save a great deal of time. They’re typically very easy to administer, and they can be given to a group of people easily. Psychometric tests are also easily scored, so results come back quickly and reliably.
People can take the tests from any licensed practitioner or mental health institution. Qualified practitioners effectively administer and evaluate the candidate.
Team building and development – This area can provide many uses for psychometric tests. The better people understand themselves and others, the better they can build and maintain positive workplace relationships
Psychometric tests can be used for a variety of purposes. Some of the most common uses are as follows:
Choosing of Academic stream – For high school students(Grade 9 and above), a battery of tests can lucidly point out, the most favourable and suitable academic stream choices for the student. This has a huge impact in the sense, it is a standardized indicator of a person’s motivation, chances of success, and maintaining of interest in a particular field.
Career development and progression – Psychometric tests can help you uncover values and interests that are fundamental to overall career satisfaction.
Selection of personnel – Here, tests can help recruiters and hiring managers to determine candidates who best fit a position. Personality, aptitude, and knowledge tests are all very common in this type of testing situation.
Individual development and training – Psychometric tests can help you determine how best to improve current skills and performance. For example, if your department is going to introduce a new type of technology, it might be helpful to assess people on their interests and motivations related to new technology.
The EaR team is spearheaded by Mrs Pragati Jalan Sureka, who is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist, author, trainer and speaker, working in the realm of mental health, since 2005.
Her ongoing interdisciplinary research on Emotional Well Being is proving to be groundbreaking and beneficial to many
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