Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins
Born
Dorothy Christina Adkins

April 6, 1912
Atlanta, Ohio
DiedDecember 19, 1975
Plain City, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Alma materOhio State University (BS, PhD)
Occupationpsychologist
Known forfirst female president of the Psychometric Society

Dorothy Christina Adkins (April 6, 1912 – December 19, 1975) was an American psychologist. Adkins is best known for her work in psychometrics and education testing, particularly in achievement testing.[1] She was the first female president of the Psychometric Society and served in several roles in the American Psychological Association.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Adkins, Dorothy Christina, 1912-1975". SNAC Cooperative. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  2. ^ Thurstone, T.G. (December 1976). "Dorothy C. Adkins (1912-1975)". Psychometrika. 41 (4): 434–437. doi:10.1007/BF02296968. S2CID 120387505.
  3. ^ "Past, Present and Incoming Presidents". Psychometric Society. Retrieved 2018-03-15.