Psychological Measurements ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the use and limitations of psychological assessment techniques and measurement instruments for assessing ability, aptitude, achievement, intelligence, personality, and abnormalities. The course will cover the basic principles of measurement theory, including validity and reliability, on testing and measurement of psychological constructs, techniques for administration, and interpretation of results. Trends and problems associated with the interpretation and use of results for decision-making will be considered together with ethical and legal issues. Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychology or equivalent.