Library Research Module for Psychopharmacology - Station 6

Welcome to Station 6--Finding Tests & Measurements


Station 1 -- Using PsycINFO
Station 2 -- Using ERIC
Station 3 -- Comparing PsycINFO and ERIC
Station 4 -- Finding Empirical Research
Station 5 -- Finding Full Text Articles using the Journal Finder
Station 6 -- Finding Tests and Measurements
Station 7 -- Finding Medical Resources
yellow box Using the "Find It" Tool

If you have questions about the terminology in this exercise, consult this Glossary of Library and Internet Terms. 

Your Name: 
Your NSU e-mail address: 
Section/CRN number: 

STATION 6
Finding Tests and Measurements

Using published instruments is a reliable method for measuring constructs under investigation. Your resources should provide logical reasons for you to select your instruments instead of other tools. These resources can serve to convince the reader that the procedures and measures that you have chosen are the most logical choices available.

Activity 6

Searching for Tests and Measurements

  1. Access the Alvin Sherman Library at www.nova.edu/library/main/ and click on the the Electronic Resources link at the top of the page.
  2. Click on Databases.
  3. Select NSU Patrons, input your last name and University ID number (this is the N #), and click on the Submit button.
  4. Under Browse by Type of Material select Tests & Measurements.
  5. Select one of the following databases, Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI) or Mental Measurements Yearbook. If necessary use some of the web resources listed in the tips on locating tests and measurements above.
  6. Try searching for a test or measurement instrument relevant to your information needs.
  7. Enter the information below. You will find the requested information listed in the abstract. 
Name of the test or measurement: 
  
Is the test or measurement published?
   Yes  No  Not sure
What resource was used to locate this test or measurement?  
  
How do you plan to go about obtaining a copy of this test or measurement?  

Tips for Obtaining Tests and Measurements

For help on locating both published and unpublished tests and measurements, take a look at the Tests & Measurements Subject Guide

If the test or measurement is published, you may need to identify the publisher and obtain a complimentary copy or purchase a copy from the publisher. For places you can go to locate information about the publishers, try the following:

NOTE: In the CINAHL database, you can use the publication type to identify research instruments, and PsycInfo is also adding this option in new records being added to the database.

For help finding tests and measurements, contact the Reference Desk at (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613 or locally in Broward County at (954) 262-4613. You can also Ask A Librarian by email.

Congratulations!
Now you may leave Station 6 of the Library Research Module for Psychopharmacology.
All aboard for Station 7!!

IMPORTANT: Print this page or write down all the information because you will need them to complete the next activities.

To submit this portion of the Library Research Module, click on the "Send Information" button below.

To receive credit for the activity,
be sure to forward the confirmation email message to your instructor,
Mou Chakraborty at: mou@nova.edu

If you have any questions/comments about this research module,
please email Mou Chakraborty at: mou@nova.edu

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