PSY 509 - Psychometric Theory

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course provides an overview of the concepts and issues central to an understanding of psychological measurement. Topics for the course include an overview of basic statistical concepts, scaling, item and test construction, scoring algorithms, item analysis, reliability and generalizability theory and application, validity, prediction and classification, analysis of test dimensionality including factor analysis, test refinement and revision, evaluation of test bias, and item response theory. Emphasis is placed on application of theoretical foundations to practical problems in the aforementioned areas. Following completion of the course, students should be able to critically examine the psychometric properties of tests and write proposals pertinent to test development, refinement, and evaluation. (Offered every Spring semester). Prerequisite: graduate status in psychology or permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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