Psychometrics - II

Paper Code: 
PSY 611
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  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.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PSY 611

Psychometrics - II

The students will be able to –

CO106: Develop an understanding of kinds of norms necessary for test standardization.

CO107: Acquiring knowledge about different kinds of intelligence tests and their utilization.

CO108: Demonstrating an understanding of various interest, attitude and vocational tests and their importance in different fields.

CO109: Understand the various projective tests of personality and their theoretical background 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: 
Standardization of Tests:
  • Establishment of Norms
  • Interpretation and Application of Test Scores
9.00
Unit II: 
Intelligence Tests:
  • 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: 
2021-22
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