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PSY204 Psychological Testing (8)

Abstract

This subject examines both theoretical and practical issues in psychological testing. This subject will address basic psychometric issues in the field of testing, such as test construction, test reliability and test validity. Students will gain familiarity with a range of psychological tests and experience in test evaluation, administration and scoring.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
OnlineBathurst Campus
Session 2
On CampusBathurst Campus
On CampusPort Macquarie
On CampusWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY204
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Psychology

Assumed Knowledge

PSY101 and PSY102

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have previously completed PSY302 Psychological Testing

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of test theory and test construction;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of test reliability and validity;
- be able to evaluate test reliability and validity;
- be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of psychological tests and their uses;
- be able to apply knowledge of psychometric theory to evaluate a test; and
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the professional standards and ethical issues that apply to psychological testing.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • - Nature and uses of psychological tests
  • - Criticisms and misuses of tests
  • - Social and ethical considerations
  • - Norms and the interpretations of test scores
  • - Reliability
  • - Validity
  • - Item analysis and test construction
  • - General nature and uses of intelligence tests
  • - The IQ debate
  • - Achievement tests
  • - Testing in multicultural settings
  • - Occupational testing
  • - Clinical testing
  • - Personality tests

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.