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
2. Understand psychological theories of test construction and standardization
3. Develop critical and analytical thinking on applying psychological tests under various conditions
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)