Psychology

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor permission. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 427. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergrads are graded using the same standards used for graduate students. This course focuses on the theory and practice of advanced psychological measurement as applied to the construction, evaluation and use of group and individual tests. Letter designations (AA-ZZ) represent different offerings of the course. However, each topic includes discussions of classical test theory, item analysis, reliability, validity, factor analysis, modern test theory, ethics and qualifications necessary to conduct psychological measurement and assessment. Students are required to demonstrate obtained skills as part of a final project. Each letter designation (AA-ZZ) may be taken once for credit. 3 hours seminar per week.