Psychometrics - II

Paper Code: 
PSY 611
Credits: 
03
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 - Wechsler, SPM, Tests of Creativity (Torrance Test of Creativity & RAT)

9.00
Unit III: 
Interest Tests :

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

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:

Organizational Climate Inventory / Organizational Culture Profile.

Essential Readings: 
  • Anastasi, A.(1997). Psychological Testing. New York: McMillan Co.
  • Guilford, J.P. Psychometric Methods. New York: McGraw Hill.
  • Freeman, F.S. Theory and Practice of Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
  • Ciminero, A.R. (1986). Handbook of Behavioral Assessment. New York: John Wiley Publications.
References: 
  • Poffenberger, A. (1942). Principles of Applied Psychology. London: D. Appleton & Company.
  • 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.
  • 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 and Applications. New Jersy : Prentice Hall.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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