URL:

http://assessments.ncs.com/

Description:

NCS Pearson is a commercial test publisher that describes itself as "a global provider of applications, services and technologies for education, testing, assessment and complex data management." They provide assessments in a range of subjects, including mental health, medicine, and career counseling. They also conduct a variety of related services, such as data collection and processing.

Types of Information or Instruments:

A detailed description of each assessment is provided and covers basic information, including age-appropriateness, norm groups, the scales covered in the assessment, and frequently asked questions about each instrument.

Quantity of Instruments:

The company provides 40 assessments in psychology, education, medical topics, careers, and counseling, which are available for purchase.

Quality of Instrument Descriptions:

The amount and purpose of the information provided for each instrument is intended to guide the sale of the instrument. Further information about specific assessments may be obtained by contacting NCS Pearson directly. Mental health contains the most instruments compared to other categories.

Quality of Psychometric Information:

There is no other psychometric information available, but a form is available for submitting questions or requesting general information.

Scale accessibility:

All the scales that are advertised on the site are available for purchase by calling, faxing or sending email to a representative.

Site provides actual scale items:

There are no scale items immediately available, as they are for sale only.

User-friendly navigation:

Site navigation is easy.

Other types of Information:

In addition to hand scoring, scoring can be performed by NCS Pearson if tests are mailed to them. If their proprietary software is purchased, one can automatically score the test if it is administered on a computer, or if a scanner is used to read the test.

Hints:

The emphasis at this site is targeting the clinical audience, for whom the majority of its tests are appropriate. Also, read our section on dealing with commercial test producers (coming soon.)

Category:

Nondisease-specific Outcomes