PSY2041 · Psychological testing and assessment

Overview

This unit introduces the history, principles, and processes of test development. It covers concepts of test reliability and validity and some quantitative methods used to determine psychometric properties of tests. The unit involves a practical focus on the role of psychological testing in various settings including clinical practices, educational settings, and corporate organisations. Throughout the unit, you will learn about the theoretical and conceptual basis of quantitative methods in psychological science, and you will apply these principles to further your understanding of psychological testing and assessment.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

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Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Explain the theoretical and conceptual basis of quantitative methods in psychological sciences, and apply these principles to psychological testing and assessment.
2. Apply practical and theoretical knowledge of the scale development and psychometric evaluation processes including the principles of test reliability and validity and the quantitative methods used to evaluate reliability and validity.
3. Critically evaluate a range of factors that influence the development and delivery of psychometric instruments that are considered by psychologists when selecting assessment tools.
4. Apply the diverse applications of psychological tests and assessments to a range of psychologically relevant careers.
5. Identify and describe the psychological tests designed to measure intelligence.

Workload

Lectures: 2 hours per week online Tutorials: 10 x 2 hour tutorials throughout the semester, including Orientation tutorial: 1 hour in Week 1 of semester Preparation: 8 hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials, and assessment tasks per week. Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.

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