Psychometrics   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

PY 452 - Psychometrics


This course covers psychometric topics relevant to the practice of assessment.  The discussions are related to test development, test use, and data interpretation.  Specific topics include: reliability, validity, item gradients, test floors/ceilings, the normal distribution curve, scoring metrics (e.g., Z scores, T scores, scaled scores, standards scores), and scale development. (3 credits)