Introduction to Psychological Testing

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Tests and measurements. Defining and measuring psychological attributes: ability, interests, and personality. Testing and society. In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Basic concepts in measurement and statistics. Scales, transformations, and norms. Reliability: the consistency of test scores. In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Using and interpreting information about test reliability. Validity of measurement: content and construct-oriented validation strategies. Validity for decisions: criterion-related validity. In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Item analysis. The process of test development. Computerized test administration and interpretation. In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Ability testing: individual tests. Ability testing: group tests. Issues in ability testing.