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Term: Psychometrics

Description:

Psychometrics is the field of study that focuses on measuring psychological factors, such as intelligence, aptitude, personality traits, and other mental abilities. It involves the use of statistical and mathematical methods to assess and quantify human behavior and mental processes.

Examples:

Noun - Sense 1:

Psychometrics is widely used in the development of standardized tests for assessing people's cognitive abilities.

Example Sentence: The company hired a team of psychologists to create a new psychometric test for job applicants.

Noun - Sense 2:

Researchers in psychometrics analyze data to evaluate the reliability and validity of psychological tests.

Example Sentence: The study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the questionnaire to ensure its accuracy.

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