PSYC 3383 Tests and Measurements

An introductory course on the principles and practices of assessment, including the topics of reliability, validity, test development, intelligence and test interpretation. The history, legalities, and ethics of assessment are also discussed.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understand the history of the testing movement.
2. Discuss the important issues related to psychological testing, such as bias in testing, ongoing issues of the validity of intelligence and personality tests, and the importance of including more than test results in clinical or educational assessments of clients. 
3. Be able to discuss currently used measurements in educational, clinical, and business settings.