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Frederik KuderAmerican psychologist, specialist in psychometrics
Date of Birth: 23.06.1903
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Professional Career
- Contributions to Psychometrics
- Interest Assessment Tools
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
George Frederick Kuder was born on June 23, 1903, in Holly, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 1925, his Master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1929, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology from Ohio State University in 1937. Kuder also obtained state licensure in Illinois from 1936 to 1940.
Professional Career
From 1940 to 1942, Kuder worked as a consultant on personnel selection techniques at the U.S. Social Security Administration. From 1942 to 1943, he served as the head of the Test Development and Adaptation Unit at the U.S. Civil Service Commission. From 1943 to 1945, he was the Chief of the Civilian Training Section of the U.S. War Department.
In 1948, Kuder founded the Personnel Psychology Corporation. He also served as a professor of psychology at Duke University from 1948 to 1963. From 1940 onward, Kuder edited the journal "Educational and Psychological Measurement."
Contributions to Psychometrics
Kuder is best known for his work in psychometrics, the field of psychological measurement. In collaboration with M.W. Richardson, he developed the Kuder-Richardson method for estimating test reliability, published in Psychometrica in 1937.
Interest Assessment Tools
Kuder also made significant contributions to the development of interest assessment tools. He is the author of the Kuder Occupational Interest Survey, Kuder General Interest Survey, and Kuder Vocational Preference Record. These tools are widely used in career counseling and educational psychology to help individuals explore their interests and make informed decisions about their future careers.
Legacy
George Frederick Kuder was a pioneering figure in the field of psychometrics. His contributions to test reliability and interest assessment have had a lasting impact on the field of psychology. His work continues to inform the development and use of psychological tests and interest inventories today.
