FAQs

Who can use this portal?

Anyone can use this portal. The tests and scales are shown on your profile depending on your age, gender, and language chosen. You can be an individual user or an institutional user.

What is this portal?

Mumbai-Online Psychometrics Center (M-OPC) is a part of the research project "Online Psychometrics: Data Science and Public Policy". The M-OPC has a mandate to develop online, open, multilingual psychometric assessment systems. Read more about the portal on the About Us page.

Is it free?

Yes, it is free! The portal is maintained for non-commercial scientific research. Hence, it is completely free and will always remain free.

Who has developed this portal?

Vivek Belhekar, Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, is the PI of the project. The psychological instruments have been independently developed by Vivek Belhekar and collaborators outside the purview of M-OPC.

Why do you require my socio-demographic details for the psychometric tests?

We require a socio-demographic background about you to generate interpretative text that enables us to compare you with people of similar backgrounds like yours.

How and where are tests and scales on this portal developed?

All scales and tests undergo a rigorous scientific tool development procedure to ensure that the most reliable, valid, and stable tools are used for psychometric assessment. Every psychological variable is construed differently depending on its theory, practice, and existing research literature. You can read more about the procedures on the Scale and Test Construction Methods page.

Can I use the tests and scales available on this portal for my research purposes?

Yes, the tests and scales are available for research use as long as you cite the researchers adequately. You can refer to the published papers or manuals. You can also contact the PI to get access to the tests.

Do I get personalized counselling services?

No, you do not get any personalized counselling services through our portal. You can take the reports generated on this portal to a psychologist/ therapist for further guidance.

My institution has signed me up to take tests on this portal. What should I expect? Can my teachers/ bosses see my responses?

No, they cannot see your question-wise responses. Refer to our Privacy Policy for more details.

Can I collaborate as a researcher?

Of course. Contact the PI with your ideas and interests. Previous collaborations usually include translations and adaptations of our tools, offline assessment in different setups, re-analyses of M-OPC data, etc.

What is the short and long version of tests?

Some tests/ scales have short and long versions for respondents. As an individual user, you can choose to take either. Short versions are quick to respond but they give only brief feedback. Long versions have more questions and hence, they provide the respondent with detailed feedback. We always recommend taking the long version since it increases the reliability and validity of the test. You can also save your answers and come back at a later time if you are short on time.