Test usage in published research and the practice of counseling: a comparative review.(Report)

Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, April, 2008 by Hogan, Thomas P.

Psychological tests are one of the most distinctive contributions to modern society. It is, therefore, not surprising that numerous studies have been conducted on exactly which tests are widely used. Piotrowski (1999; Piotrowski & Keller, 1992) identified more than 30 studies conducted in the past 2 decades. Lubin, Larsen, and Matarazzo (1984) traced patterns of test usage over a 50-year period. Combining all of the studies, we can observe tests used over approximately 70 years. Results of such studies help to define normal practices within the field as well as to detect trends in the types of tests used.

The majority of studies of test usage have used self-report methodology. Respondents are presented with a list of tests and asked to indicate which tests they...

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