Select an instrument that falls in the scope of personalitytesting (See the link to the Wikipedia page that listspsychological tests)
For the record, I include clinical and counseling personalitytests as well as interest and career assessment in this realm. Purecognitive assessments (IQ testing and aptitude) are NOT included.Please do not select non-professionally developed tests (i.e. thosefeatured in popular magazine or websites.)
Describe the history of the test’s development. Research theinstrument’s validity and reliability (a good explanation of theseconcepts is featured at this website:
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/relandval.php (Links toan external site.)Links to an external site.
there are others out there too…) according to the individual(s)or institution that created it. Finally, look for independent (i.e.not affiliated financially or otherwise with the test developers)analysis/evaluation of the test’s strengths and weaknesses.
Provide your own concluding thoughts about the instrument.
