Psychometrics 2500-EN-PS-OB2Z-5

The focus of the course is on the acquisition of knowledge related to test theory and test construction that will allow students to evaluate critically the tests considered in the course and those that are currently in use in the field of psychological testing. During the class students will be introduced with main concepts and approaches to psychological testing. First, students will learn about basic psychometric features of a psychological test, such as reliability (e.g. test-retest, internal consistency, inter-scorer reliability, Item Response Theory) , validity (content, criterion and construct validity) and norms. They will be familiarized with psychometric formulas and be able to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of any published psychological test. Next, students will learn about test construction and phenomena related to testing, e.g. bias in response, cross-cultural context etc. During the class they will also prepare their own brief test and present at the end of the semester.

The focus of the course is on the acquisition of knowledge related to test theory and test construction that will allow students to evaluate critically the tests considered in the course and those that are currently in use in the field of psychological testing. During the class students will be introduced with main concepts and approaches to psychological testing. First, students will learn about basic psychometric features of a psychological test, such as reliability (e.g. test-retest, internal consistency, inter-scorer reliability, Item Response Theory) , validity (content, criterion and construct validity) and norms. They will be familiarized with psychometric formulas and be able to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of any published psychological test. Next, students will learn about test construction and phenomena related to testing, e.g. bias in response, cross-cultural context etc. During the class they will also prepare their own brief test and present at the end of the semester.

Main reading:
Murphy, K. R. & Davidshofer, C. O. (2005). Psychological testing. Principles and applications, (6ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ.: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Main reading:
Murphy, K. R. & Davidshofer, C. O. (2005). Psychological testing. Principles and applications, (6ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ.: Prentice-Hall, Inc.