Measurement, Judgment, and Decision Making (Handbook of Perception and Cognition) - Hardcover

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Measurement, Judgment, and Decision Making provides an excellent introduction to measurement, one of the more basic issues of the science of psychology and the key to science. Written by leading researchers, the book covers measurement, psychophysical scaling, multi-dimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making. Each chapter provides a useful handbook summary and unlocks the door for a scholar who desires entry to that field.
Any psychologist who manipulates an independent variable that affects a psychological construct or who uses a numerical dependent variable to measure a psychological construct will want to study this book.
Key Features
* Covers measurement, psychophysical scaling, multidimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making
* Provides basic definitions and summaries of theories
* Presents summaries of and citations to relevant literature
* Contains new developments, current controversies, and open questions
* Explains relationships among fields and historical links