PSYC 228 Introduction to Tests and Measurement

This course provides an overview of the principles of measurement, test design, and test analysis. It also examines the use of psychological tests in educational and clinical settings. It is recommended that students earn a grade of C or better in PSYC 217 before entering this course. Offered in Spring semester only.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

none

Prerequisite

PSYC 217

General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

PSYC 228Introduction to Tests and Measurement

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

none

Prerequisite Narrative

PSYC 217

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides an overview of the principles of measurement, test design, and test analysis. It also examines the use of psychological tests in educational and clinical settings. It is recommended that students earn a grade of C or better in PSYC 217 before entering this course. Offered in Spring semester only.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of Psychological Testing purposes and limitations.
  • Utilize scientific psychological approaches to test construction, quality assurances, and ethics in testing.
  • Demonstrate an evaluation of how reasoning, history, or culture influences psychological testing.
  • Demonstrate an educated understanding and the ability to interpret psychological testing quality, results, and application.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Measurement History of Testing Purpose of Testing Limitations of Testing Psychology of Psychometrics Levels of Measurement Reliability Validity Norms and Percentiles Testing Items Short Answer and Completion Items Essay Items Multiple-Choice Items Matching Items True-False Items Portfolios Interviews Types of Tests Achievement Tests Personality Tests Aptitude Tests Intelligence Tests Career Assessments Ethics in Testing Test Bias The Law and Testing Ethics in Testing Introduction to SPSS

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

4 Exams demonstrating outcomes A, B, and C

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Oral and Written project building a test to measure a hypothesis, analyzing results, presenting results including test quality, application, ethics and limitations 4 Exams demonstrating outcomes A, B, and C