Research Guides: AGE-ADAR Research Guide: Find Measures, Methods, &amp; Data

Find Measures

APA PsycTESTS This link opens in a new window
PsycTESTS provides access to psychological tests, measures, scales, and other assessments as well as descriptive and citation information for each instrument. It contains resources that span the full breadth of testing in psychological research, including neuropsychological tests, personality assessments, skills and proficiency tests, measures of addiction, IQ and aptitude scales and instruments, and more.

A commercial test is one that has been copyrighted. Researchers who want to use it must purchase the instrument and scoring guide from the publisher.

An unpublished test is one that has not been copyrighted. The instruments are often available for free use with permission from the author.

General Data

WV County Health Rankings Report
Start here for a data snapshot of public health in Mon. County. Includes social and environmental factors that affect health. Use the menu on the left to look up other WV counties.

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Features demographic research mapping tools that allow for demographic data analysis. The main goal is to visually display the demographic change that has occurred in the U.S. since 1790 through present down to the zip code or a city block level.

Older Population in Rural America
Report from on older Americans in rural areas using data from the Census.

Health & Quality of Life

CDC Data & Statistics
Search for more up-to-date national and state by state health stats.
WV Health Statistics
WV Behavioral Health Statistics
Statistics on drug use and mental health in WV.