Psychometrics - II

Paper Code: 
PSY 611
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. To train students in various psychological assessment techniques.

2. To impart skills necessary for selecting and applying different tests for different purposes such as evaluation, training, rehabilitation etc.

9.00
Unit I: 
Standardization of Tests

Establishment of Norms, Interpretation and Application of Test Scores

9.00
Unit II: 
Predictive Value of Test

Tests of Intelligence - Three Kinds - Verbal Tests, Non-language Tests, Performance Test; Test for Measuring Adult Intelligence - Wescheler, SPM

9.00
Unit III: 
Interest Test

The Strong Campbell Interest Inventory, the Kuder Occupational Interest Survey, the Minnesota Vocational Interest Inventory, Attitude Tests : Major Types – Thurston, Likert and Guttman, Aptitude Tests : Uses, General Aptitude Test Battery, Academic Tests 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Personality Tests

Self-Report Tests and  Inventories,      Projective Techniques : T.A.T   and Rorschach,    Situational Tests

9.00
Unit V: 
Assessment in Organizational Set-up
Essential Readings: 

Ø Anastasi, A (1997). Psychological Testing. New York, McMillan Co.

Ø Ciminero, A.R. (Eds) (1986). Handbook of Behavioral Assessment. New York : John Wiley.

Ø Freeman, F.S. Theory and Practice of Psychological Testing. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. New Delhi.

Ø Guilford, J.P. Psychometric Methods. McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc. New York.

 

References: 

Ø Gulliksen, H. (1950). The Theory of Mental Test. John Wiley and Sons New York.

Ø K. Chaddha, (1996). Theory and Practice of Psychometry. New Age International Ltd. Publishers New Delhi.

Ø Kline, P. (1975). Psychological Testing. London : Malabay.

Ø Murphy, K.R, and Davidshofer, C.O. (1994). Psychological Testing : Principles and Applications. NJ : Prentice Hall.

Ø Nunnally, J.C. (1967). Psychometric Theory. McGraw Hill, New York.

Ø Poffenberger – Principles of Applied Psychology.

Ø Singh, A.K., (1980). Test Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.

 

 

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