The utilization of tests, measures, scales, instruments, questionnaires etc. is a very important feature of much educational psychological research. However, locating the appropriate testing tool and then gaining permission to use it in one's own research is not always an easy process. While some tests may be publicly available through a web search for the test name or abbreviation (e.g., WAIS-V), others are proprietary and only accessible through specific databases and collections.
The following resources may be helpful:
- Finding Tests and Measures: A guide that includes information on commonly-used assessments as well as tips and tricks for locating them.
- ERC Test Collection Guide: The Educational Resource Center, Boston College's K-12 education library in Campion Hall, maintains a collection of educational and psychological tests that may be loaned by authorized members of the community. See the guide for more information about policies and procedures.
- PsycTests: PsycTests provides access to psychological tests, measures, scales, and surveys and descriptive information about them. Many records include a PDF of the instrument; for tests without accompanying PDFs, the database entry may include citations of articles reporting validation information, which may also include test items.
