Psychometrics – I

Paper Code: 
PSY 511
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO101: Understand the basic principles and need of psychological measurement.

CO102: Develop an understanding of functions of tests as well as test construction and standardization and design a psychological test.

CO103: Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal issues involved in psychological testing.

CO104: Analyzing the process of item drafting and analysis as essential components of psychological testing.

CO105: Acquiring knowledge to effectively understand the psychometric strengths and weaknesses of tests.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

  

 

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.).
  • Cronbach, 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: 

Suggested Readings

  • Chaddha, N.K. (1996). Theory and Practice of Psychometry. New Delhi:New Age International Ltd. 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. &D avidshofer, C.O. (1994). Psychological Testing: Principles and Applications. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
  • Singh, A.K., (2011). Test Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences. New Delhi: Bharti Bhawan Publishers.

E Resources

  • ResearchGate
  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Shodhganga
  • Delnet
  • Google Scholar
  • National Digital Library (NPTEL)
  • Academia

Journals

  • Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice
  • International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
  • Journal of educational psychology
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology.

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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