PSY 345 - Tests and Measurement in Psychology (3)

Psychological tests attempt to assess a wide range of intangible constructs in order to describe, explain, and predict multiple aspects of human nature. The increased use of psychological tests in mental health, education, and other areas has resulted in substantive controversies as well as misunderstandings about testing in general. This course will address strengths and weaknesses in psychological testing in domains such as intelligence, personality traits, psychological disorders, personnel selection, and academic achievement. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate their understanding of the methods by which such tests are initially developed; the strategies for assessing test validity and reliability; the nature of test bias and measurement error; the nature of empirical prediction, and the historical, political, and social contexts in which testing occurs.

Prerequisite: PSY 117 and SSI 217 .
Offered even spring terms.