Psychological Testing: Methods, Problems and Applications (VS1) (U03043)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-PTMV1-PS

This course will cover the construction and use of psychological tests, including an examination of some problematic areas in psychological measurement and in the interpretation of test results. The use of psychological tests in research and applied settings will be described, with a particular focus on research in personality. The course will be focused primarily on concepts in psychometrics and individual differences research rather than detailed statistics, but some ability to deal with statistical ideas is required.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U00605

? Pre-requisites : Degree major in Psychology and passes in psychology courses at least to the equivalent of junior honours level in Edinburgh. Prior agreement with the 4th Year Honours Course Organiser: Dr. Martha Whiteman (Ext. 50 3317).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
21/09/2007	11:10	13:00

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Weeks 1-5.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Understanding of the key elements of test development, including reliability, validity and the use of factor analysis.
- Understanding of problematic and controversial aspects of psychometrics.
- Ability to assess commercial and public domain tests critically from published information. Understanding and knowledge of research applications of psychometric tests.