Psychometric Tests

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	Message From: bindu	Total Posts: 40	Join Date: 18/08/2006
Rank: Executive	Post Date: 26/09/2006 04:23:28	Points: 200	Location: United States

Dear All,

I would like to have a complete understanding on Psychometric Tests. Can anyone guide me with this ?

Regards,

Bindu

	Message From: mark	Total Posts: 31	Join Date: 18/08/2006
Rank: Executive	Post Date: 26/09/2006 11:59:19	Points: 155	Location: United States

Psychometrics is that part of psychology which is concerned with the measurement and interpretation of psychological variables such as aptitude for different kinds of jobs. A psychometric instrument is designed to produce a quantitative assessment of one or more psychological attributes like reasoning ability, interests, aptitude, temperament, etc. The tools help employers understand how the candidate would behave, relate to others, approach and solve problems. Basically, psychometric tools evaluate the individual’s behaviour through questionnaires. The results are mapped on a graph, which analyses this pattern and accordingly profiles it with the company’s work culture.

	Message From: hrtech	Total Posts: 26	Join Date: 18/08/2006
Rank: Executive	Post Date: 26/09/2006 12:03:53	Points: 130	Location: United States

Dear Bindu,

A psychometric test is a way of assessing a person’s ability or personality in a measured and structured way. There are 3 main types of tests: ability, personality and interest (although both personality and interest are more like psychometric questionnaires). Some tests are used by employers to help them in their recruitment process while other tests can help people with career decision making.

hrtech

	Message From: robin_hood	Total Posts: 14	Join Date: 18/08/2006
Rank: Executive	Post Date: 27/09/2006 04:18:24	Points: 70	Location: United States