PSY 303 - Understanding Testing

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University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

This course will describe the nature of tests as employed in psychological, educational, career development, and health settings. Topics covered will include: why we test; what makes for a "good" test; what is meant by reliability and validity of a test, and how these are created and determined; what makes a test biased; the differences between the concepts of and testing for intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, personality, interests, interests, and relationship issues; the basic statistical concepts used in test construction and scoring; and specific well-known tests. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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