David J. Weiss Explained

David J. Weiss is an American psychometrician who has made significant contributions to the field of psychometrics. Alongside Fredric M. Lord, Weiss is considered a pioneer in the development and application of computerized adaptive testing ^[1]

Weiss earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1959, then pursued doctoral studies in the subject at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1963.^[2] He remained on the faculty of the University of Minnesota.^[3] Weiss is the founding editor-in-chief of the academic journal Applied Psychological Measurement, serving from January 1977 to December 2001.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Weiss is a fellow of the American Psychological Association.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Segall . Daniel O. . 2005 . Computerized Adaptive Testing . Encyclopedia of Social Measurement . 1 . 1 . 429-438.
2. News: David Weiss . 14 August 2023 . University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts.
3. News: David J Weiss . 14 August 2023 . University of Minnesota.
4. Weiss . David J. . Editor's Introduction . Applied Psychological Measurement . January 1977 . 1 . 1 . V-VI . 10.1177/014662167700100102. 220594920 .
5. Weiss . David J. . Editor's Introduction . Applied Psychological Measurement . March 1977 . 1 . 2 . V-VI . 10.1177/014662167700100202. 220587184 .
6. Weiss . David J. . New Apm Editor Now Accepting New Manuscript Submissions . Applied Psychological Measurement . December 2001 . 25 . 4 . 315–316 . 10.1177/01466210122032154. 121179508 .
7. News: Div. 5 Fellows . 14 August 2023 . American Psychological Association.