Tests and Measurements

Catalog description

Section information text: Students are provided with an overview of the different types of tests used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings in this course. Students engage in a comprehensive examination of psychometric properties used to develop and evaluate these instruments. They examine normative sampling and standardization, reliability and validity, test score interpretation, and test development. Students also consider related ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues, including cultural bias and fairness. Professional standards for testing provide a foundation for the course.