Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : HS1325 : Psychometrics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Ramakrishna Biswal
Syllabus
Unit-1: Introduction to Psychometrics
Basic Concepts of Psychometrics and Psychological Assessment, Relevant History and “Why Test”? Social, Legal and Ethical Issues in Testing.
Unit-2: Theories in Psychological Testing and Measurement
Reliability and Classical Test Theory, Validity and Generalizability Theory, Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory
Unit-3: Measurement and Assessment Across the Globe
Human Performance Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Recruitment and Selection, Talent Assessment, Assessment in the Organizations, Recent Advances in Psychological Testing
Unit-4: Test Construction, Administration and Interpretation
Item Writing, Item Analysis, Reliability, Validity, Norms and Test Scales and Interpretation of the Test Results
Unit-5: Test Biases and Cross-Cultural Issues in Measurement
Measurement of Intelligence, Aptitude and Achievement, Personality, Cross-cultural issues in Measurement
Course Objectives
- To Orient students in Psychological Measurements: Theories and Applications
Course Outcomes
1. Acquire knowledge on designing and developing psychological tests <br />2. Understand psychological theories of test construction and standardization <br />3. Develop critical and analytical thinking on applying psychological tests under various conditions <br />4. Administer and interpret general psychological tests
Essential Reading
- Furr, R.M. & Bacharach, V.R.., Psychometrics: An Introduction (2nd ed.), Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, (2014)
- 2. Anastasi A. & Urbina S., Psychological Testing (7th ed.)., PHI Learning, 2009
Supplementary Reading
- Singh, A.K., Tests, Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences., Bharti Bhawan P&D.(1998)
- 2. Murphy, K.R., & Davidshofer, C.O., Psychological Testing: Principles and Applications (6th Ed.)., Prentice Hall(2004)