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Finding Tests and Other Instruments

This guide provides advice on finding tests and other instruments in various resources from the library and on the Internet.

Databases for finding research

Databases are a good source for finding information about tests in a particular subject areas like business, nursing, counseling, and education. Listed below are some helpful databases for finding tests as well as a link to the Library's comprehensive list of databases.

Some databases have special fields set aside for recording tests used in a study. You may search the field by entering either the name of a test or the topic the test is about. View examples of how to search for specific tests on this page. 

APA PsycInfo search for tests

PsycInfo search for Tests and Measurements

CINAHL search for tests

CINAHL search for Instruments

ERIC search for tests

Search in ERIC for Assessment and Survey Identifiers