Psychometrics – I

Paper Code: 
PSY 511
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

  • To train students in various psychological assessment techniques.
  • To impart skills necessary for selecting and applying different tests for different purposes such as evaluation, training, rehabilitation etc.
9.00
Unit I: 
The Need of Psychological Measurement and Testing

The Origin of Psychological Measurement and Testing

9.00
Unit II: 
Psychological Tests :

Definition and Functions of a Test, Current Uses of Psychological Tests; Kinds of Tests; Characteristics of a Good Test, Steps of Test Construction.

9.00
Unit III: 
Problems In The Test Administration :

Professional Ethics; Controlling The Use of Psychological Tests; Problems of Rapport and Administration

9.00
Unit IV: 
Test Construction :

Theory of Measurement of Error - Classical Theory, Drafting and Compilation of Test Items; Item Analysis. Item Response Theory

9.00
Unit V: 
Establishing The Characteristics of a Good Test

i.e.. Reliability and Validity - Types, Factors and Methods

Essential Readings: 
  • Anastasi, A. (1979).Fields of Applied Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill (International Ed.).
  • Chronbach, L . (1970). Essentials of Psychological Testing. Tokyo :Harper International Edition.
  • Freeman (1963). F.S. Theory and Practice of Psychological Testing. New Delhi :Oxfordand IBH Publishing Co.
  • Guilford, J.P. (1943). Psychometric Methods. New York:McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc.
References: 
  • N. K. Chaddha, (1996). Theory and Practice of Psychometry. New Delhi :New Age International Ltd. Publishers.
  • Singh, A.K., (2011). Test Measurements and Research Methods in BehavioralSciences. New Delhi: Bharti Bhawan Publishers.
  • Ciminero, A.R. (1986). Handbook of Behavioral Assessment. New York : John Wiley.
  • Gulliksen, H. (1950). The Theory of Mental Test. New York :John Wiley and Sons.
  • Nunnally, J.C. (1967). Psychometric Theory. New York : McGraw Hill Publication.
  • Kline, P. (1975). Psychological Testing. London : Malabay.
  • Murphy, K.R. &Davidshofer, C.O. (1994). Psychological Testing : Principles andApplications. New Jersy : Prentice Hall.
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