PSYC 612
PSYCHOMETRIC THEORY

Psychometric Theory, Assessment, Appraisal and Application

Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 612. Psychometric Theory
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing in psychology

A comprehensive survey of measurement theory in psychology. Topics covered will include scaling models, validity, reliability, measurement error, and correlation analysis.

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

• Graduate students will be able to develop measurement instruments in their work and research.
• Graduate students will become better consumers of pre-packaged tests.

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

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
March 1999