PSYC 557: Psychometric Methods

PSYC 557-001: Psychometric Methods
(Fall 2021)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Horizon Hall 5001

Section Information for Fall 2021

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the central concepts of psychological measurement. Measurement is fundamental to psychological research and application. We use measurement to assess relationships between variables and to make decisions about people’s lives. However, measurement also represents one of the greatest obstacles that psychology faces, both in terms of daily practice and in terms of the reputation of the discipline. Many of the concepts in which we are interested such as moods, attitudes, and abilities are abstract and ambiguous; attempting to quantify them is what psychometrics is all about. 

 

 

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines concepts of psychological measurement with emphasis on predictor test and criterion development. Discusses reliability, validity, and specialized techniques to develop tests of ability, interest, and personality. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 642 or permission of instructor
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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