Assessment Procedures in Addiction Studies

Catalog description

This course covers psychometric and statistical concepts; new and revised tests, inventories, and scales; relevant ethical and legal issues; contemporary measurement theories; and important multicultural issues. In addition, the modules of this course provide guidance on how and when to use tests in different settings with different populations and information on basic procedures like test selection, administration, and reporting. Additional case studies have also been used to help students understand how to work with assessments and assessment results in real world situations.