PSYC 612: Psychometric Theory
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology, and PSYC 611 or an equivalent course
Credit Hours: (3)
A comprehensive survey of measurement theory and practice in psychology. Topics covered may include scaling models, validity, reliability, measurement error and correlation analyses, multivariate correlational analysis, areas of assessment (vocational, personality, intellectual), the evaluation process and the report-writing process.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
1. Introduction
2. Scaling Models
3. Validity
4. Variance and Covariance
5. Multivariate Correlational Analysis
6. Theory of Measurement Error
7. Assessment of Reliability
8. Test Construction
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Lecture and demonstrations along with class discussion will be used to learn about measurement theory and how to develop good measurement instruments.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Assessment Measures
Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of exercises, and projects, and class preparation and participation.
Other Course Information
A detailed applied take-home project will be required.
Review and Approval
March 1999