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.
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
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
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