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Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Psychological Measurement
  • Individual Differences Research

Background:

  • Psychometrics originated in the late 19th century with both scientific and social aims.
  • Contemporary psychometrics is perceived as value-free due to its technical focus and limited substantive research involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize contemporary psychometrics as a value-laden discipline, contrasting its current perception.
  • To expose four underlying values within the field of psychometrics.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of psychometric principles and practices.
  • Identification and exposition of implicit values in psychometric theory and application.

Main Results:

  • Four key values in contemporary psychometrics are identified: quantitative view of individual differences, specific objectivity in measurement, fairness of test items, and model utility over truth.
  • These values are presented not as inherent but as subject to evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Contemporary psychometrics supports specific values that shape psychological measurement and research.
  • These identified values require open discussion and systematic evaluation to understand their implications.