Tools for Finding Tests & Measurements
- Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences: Tests available in compilation volumesThis online guide lists approx. 10,000 tests used in social science research that are available in more than 80 compilations. Click on "Compilation volumes' table of contents" to browse or the RefWorks link to search for specific tests by title.
- SDSU Test Finder in BooksDeveloped by Mark Stover at San Diego State University Library; deep indexing of books on tests and measures.
- SDSU Test Finder in JournalsDeveloped by Mark Stover at San Diego State University Library. Indexes tests and instruments found in journal literature from psychology,nursing, social work, sociology, education, communication, and management.
Books: Tests & Measures
The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures: Going Beyond Words by Call Number: Doheny Test Collection P99.5 S58 2005ISBN: 0805847464Looks at methods, from several disciplines, for investigating nonverbal communication behavior.
Communication Research Methods: A Sourcebook by Call Number: Leavey & Doheny Stacks P91.3 C62 1994ISBN: 0898622913Brings together a variety of quantitative scales and indexes used as measures in various aspects of communication research. Part I has instructional communication, interpersonal communication, mass communication, and organizational communication. Part II consists of profiles of more than 50 commonly used measures.- USC Test CollectionCall Number: Doheny Library Reference, Test Collection AreaNice collection of books for finding tests & measures in the Doheny Library.
The following books are good sources on tests and measurements for communication studies. They will help you find a scale or way to measure your research topic.
Database Sources: Tests & Measurements
- Health & Psychosocial InstrumentsInformation on questionnaires, tests, rating scales, and other measurements in nursing, health, and semantics. Also includes linguistics. Click on "start Ovid," then 'continue,' then select "Health and Psychosocial Instruments"
- PsycINFOSelect the "tests & measurements" field in advanced search
- Communication Source This link opens in a new windowGo to "advanced search" and type in the following in search box #1: "measur* or assessment or questionnaire or survey or scale"Type in your research topic in box #2 for a combined search.
Subject Guide
Chimene Tucker
Contact:
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cetucker@usc.edu
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Subjects: Communication & Journalism, Gender & LGBTQ Studies