EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT

Scope & Guideline

Pioneering Innovative Approaches to Measurement

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0013-1644
PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1941 to 2024
AbbreviationEDUC PSYCHOL MEAS / Educ. Psychol. Meas.
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
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Address2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Educational and Psychological Measurement' focuses on advancing the science of measurement in the fields of education and psychology. It emphasizes innovative methodologies and theoretical frameworks to enhance the understanding and application of measurement practices.
  1. Quantitative Measurement Techniques:
    The journal extensively covers quantitative methodologies, including Item Response Theory (IRT), structural equation modeling, and psychometric evaluations that provide robust frameworks for analyzing educational and psychological assessments.
  2. Assessment Validity and Reliability:
    A core aim of the journal is to explore the validity and reliability of various assessment tools, ensuring that measurements accurately reflect the constructs they intend to measure. This includes discussions on factor analysis, reliability coefficients, and equating methods.
  3. Innovative Statistical Approaches:
    The journal embraces the use of innovative statistical techniques, such as machine learning, Bayesian methods, and nonparametric approaches, to improve measurement practices and to address complex data challenges in educational and psychological research.
  4. Multidimensional and Mixed-Format Assessments:
    A significant focus is placed on multidimensional assessments and mixed-format tests, exploring how different item types interact and how they can be effectively modeled to yield meaningful insights.
  5. Addressing Measurement Bias and Fairness:
    The journal emphasizes the importance of identifying and mitigating measurement bias, including differential item functioning and social desirability biases, to ensure fairness in educational and psychological assessments.
Recent publications in 'Educational and Psychological Measurement' highlight several emerging themes that reflect the current trends and innovations in the field. These themes indicate a shift towards more complex and nuanced approaches to measurement.
  1. Machine Learning Applications:
    The integration of machine learning techniques for analyzing educational and psychological data is on the rise, showcasing innovative approaches to detect cheating, improve test scoring, and enhance predictive modeling.
  2. Multilevel and Hierarchical Modeling:
    There is an increasing trend in the use of multilevel and hierarchical modeling to address data that is nested or clustered, allowing for more accurate representations of educational and psychological phenomena.
  3. Focus on Response Process Data:
    Emerging research emphasizes the importance of incorporating response process data, such as response times and eye-tracking metrics, to gain insights into the cognitive processes underlying test-taking behavior.
  4. Innovative Approaches to Measurement Invariance:
    Recent studies are increasingly exploring complex methodologies for assessing measurement invariance across diverse populations, highlighting the importance of fairness and equity in assessments.
  5. Adaptive Testing and Item Response Theory Advances:
    Advancements in adaptive testing methodologies and item response theory are trending, with a focus on improving the precision and efficiency of assessments in educational contexts.

Declining or Waning

As the field of educational and psychological measurement evolves, certain themes have shown a decline in prominence within recent publications. This may reflect shifts in research focus or the maturation of previously explored topics.
  1. Traditional Reliability Estimates:
    There has been a noticeable decline in the emphasis on traditional reliability estimates like Cronbach's alpha, as more researchers turn to advanced methods that provide a deeper understanding of measurement properties.
  2. Simple Factor Analysis Techniques:
    The journal has seen a waning interest in basic exploratory factor analysis, with researchers increasingly favoring more sophisticated modeling techniques that account for complex data structures.
  3. Single-Method Approaches:
    A decrease in publications focused on single-method measurement approaches indicates a shift towards multi-method and integrative frameworks that address the complexities of psychological constructs.
  4. Static Measurement Models:
    The focus on static measurement models is declining, as dynamic and adaptive measurement models gain traction, reflecting the growing recognition of the need for real-time data analysis in educational assessments.

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