Introduction To Measurement And Instrument Design

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An application-oriented introduction to constructing educational and psychological tests and surveys. Class sessions include guided practice with the process of instrument development, from trait and test task domain definition, item writing and revision, and item analysis, to score interpretation and validation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Explain fundamental concepts and terminology in educational measurement. 2. Evaluate existing measurement instruments and score uses. 3. Contribute to development of instruments for measuring educational outcomes. 4. Interpret descriptive statistics for test and test item scores. View Class Schedule