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Frequently Asked Questions for Finding Tests & Measures

Finding the right test, measure, or instrument can take several steps. This guide was designed to help you through these steps by answering some frequently asked questions. If you need more help, please feel free to stop by the Social Work Library or the O'Neill Library, or send us an e-mail to swlib@bc.edu or Kate Silfen (silfen@bc.edu), social work reference librarian and subject specialist for psychology.

Where do I look if I already know the name of the test I am looking for?

What books in the library have tests that I can photocopy?

What if I can't find a test that is right for me in any of the books in the library?

How do I find tests in journal articles? 

How do I find out about the validity and reliability of a test?

How do I find an author of a test to get permission to use it?

Is the Web a good place to find tests?

Do online dissertations sometimes contain tests?

What if I need to construct my own test?

The American Psychological Association also has an excellent site with frequently asked questions about finding tests.


 
 

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Kate Silfen
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Social Work Library
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Boston College
617-552-0792
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