psy·cho·met·rics (s  k -m t r ks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration, and interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables such as intelligence, aptitude, and personality traits. Also called psychometry. psy cho·metric, psycho·metri·cal adj.psy cho·metri·cal·ly adv.psy·chom e·trician (s-k m-trshn), psy·chome·trist (s-km-trst) n. |
psychometrics [ˌsaɪkəʊˈmɛtrɪks]
n (functioning as singular)
1. (Psychology) the branch of psychology concerned with the design and use of psychological tests
2. (Psychology) the application of statistical and mathematical techniques to psychological testing
psychometrics, psychometry
the measurement of mental traits, abilities, and processes. — psychometrist, n. — psychometric, adj.
See also: Psychology
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| Noun | 1. | psychometrics - any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life |
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