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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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