PSY 4120 - Testing and Measurement

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Survey of methods, techniques, and instruments for measuring individual differences in behavior, a critical analysis of representative tests, values and limitations of test, methods of test selection. Evaluation, interpretation, and uses of standardized tests of aptitude, intelligence, achievement, and personality. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe fundamental knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends related to psychological testing and measurement. 2. Identify social and ethical challenges, including possible resolutions related to psychological testing and measurement. 3. Describe how statistical applications such as reliability and validity are crucial in the development of psychological testing and measurement. 4. Describe how culture and diversity differences affect psychological testing and measurement. Prerequisites: PSY 3010; or instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

• No items found

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.