Psychologists who specialize in quantitative measurement focus on methods and techniques for acquiring and analyzing psychological data. Some develop new methods for performing analysis; others create research strategies to assess the effect of social and educational programs and psychological treatment. They develop and evaluate mathematical models for psychological tests. They also propose methods for evaluating the quality and fairness of the tests.
For further inforamtion regarding quantitative measurement psychology you can visit this website.
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div5/
For a sample program in quantitative measurement psychology you can visit this website.
http://www.psych.purdue.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=185&Itemid=127
*This is merely a sample program for this specialty. We are in no way endorsing this particular college or program.
Education Directorate & the Office of Public Communications. (1998). Psychology/Careers for the twenty-first century. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association
