Description
This course explores psychological testing, which is a process of measuring variables relevant to psychological phenomena through norm-referenced testing. And, psychological assessment, which is the collection of relevant psychological evidence creating an evaluation. Topics covered in the course include but are not limited to: tools and resources of testing and assessment; cultural, legal, and ethical considerations; psychometrics; test conceptualization; assessment of intelligence and personality; as well as, testing and assessment in action, as relevant to measurement of attitudes, surveys, and motivational research methods. Upon successful completion of the course, students will identify and examine a current subject within their
vocational interest of either testing or assessment, while presenting its impact on the progression of the behavioral sciences. Prerequisites: Completed PSY 110 and MATH 230 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.