PSYC240

This course is an introduction to the theory of psychological testing and measurement as well as issues surrounding the topic. Psychological testing will be discussed in multiple contexts, including (but not limited to) organizational, clinical, and educational settings. Coverage will include such topics as reliability, validity, test construction, and the measurement of ability, personality, and achievement. Additionally, the legal, ethical, and sociocultural implications of testing and measurement will be examined. The course has an applied focus; students will learn how to evaluate, interpret, and design psychological tests and measures they may encounter in their lives.