Psychometry Theory Notes

Fergusson College Pune, India

FYMA Psychology Sem 1 Syllabus & Notes

PSY501 – Psychometry Theory (4 Credits, 60 Hours)

Course Outcomes (COs):

  • CO1: Define and identify the characteristics of psychological tests, steps in test construction and item analysis. (Bloom’s level 1)
  • CO2: Explain types and principles of psychometric properties and the procedures for calculating. (level 2)
  • CO3: Apply knowledge of psychometric properties to conduct item analysis, calculate reliability and validity coefficients, and convert raw scores into norm-based scores. (level 3)
  • CO4: Analyze and differentiate between types of norms, levels of measurement, and the use of the normal curve in relation to test scores. (level 4)
  • CO5: Critically evaluate the relevance of psychological tests in today’s developing society, including computerized adaptive testing and web-based assessments. (level 5)
  • CO6: Develop a psychological test incorporating principles of test construction, and compose a manual reporting the whole development process. (level 6)

Unit 1    NATURE AND SCOPE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING (12)

  1. 1.1.      Definition and characteristics of psychological tests
  2. 1.2.      General steps in test construction
  3. 1.3.      Item analysis
  4. 1.4.      Using computer software to do the item analysis

2  RELIABILITY (12)

  1. 2.1.      Definition and types of reliability
  2. 2.2.      The reliability coefficient
  3. 2.3.      Factors that influence reliability
  4. 2.4.      Using Computer software to calculate reliability

3 VALIDITY (12)

  1. 3.1.      Content-description validation procedures
  2. 3.2.      Criterion-prediction procedures
  3. 3.3.      Construct-identification procedures
  4. 3.4.      Using Computer software to calculate the validity

4 NORMS AND THE MEANING OF TEST SCORES (12)

  1. 4.1.      Levels of measurement
  2. 4.2.      Normal curve in relation to Norms
  3. 4.3.      Types of Norms
  4. 4.4.      Using Computer software to convert the raw scores into comparable norm scores

5  COMPUTERIZED TESTING (12)

  1. 5.1       Computerized adaptive testing
  2. 5.2       Web-Based Assessment
  3. 5.3       Implication for the future

References for Psychometry

  1. Leslie A. Miller (2013). Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Sage Publication
  2. Aiken, L. R. (1996). Rating Scales and Checklists: Evaluating Behavior, Personality and Attitudes*
  3. Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (1997). Psychological testing. N.D.: Pearson Education.
  4. Chadha, N. K. (1996). Theory and Practice of Psychometry. N. D.: New Age International Ltd.
  5. Cronbach, L. J. (5th ed., 1990). Essentials of Psychological Testing. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
  6. Kaplan, R. M. & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2007). *Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues*. Australia: Thomson Wadsworth.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. What is psychometry in psychology?

Psychometry is the science of psychological measurement using standardized tests. As per APA (2018) it is the branch of psychology concerned with the quantification and measurement of mental attributes, behavior, performance, and the like, as well as with the design, analysis, and improvement of the tests, questionnaires, and other instruments used in such measurement.

2. What are types of reliability?

Test-retest, split-half, parallel forms, internal consistency, and inter-rater reliability.

3. What is the difference between reliability and validity?

Reliability = consistency.
Validity = accuracy.

4. Why are norms important?

They help compare an individual’s score with a larger population.

5. What is computerized adaptive testing (CAT)?

Tests that adapt difficulty based on your performance.

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