This course reviews the principles of psychological assessment, including text development, psychometric principles, advanced statistics (e.g., factor analysis, multiple regression) and applications in clinical, industrial/organizational, and educational settings. A major portion of the course will be devoted towards development and validation of a test or measure that students will design themselves. This course provides excellent preparation for students interested in graduate school in psychology, education, and related fields. It is also useful for students interested in a career in Human Resources, where employee and customer surveys are constructed and measures are developed for assessing employee performance. Prerequisite: PSY 100 and PSY 214.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 100 and PSY 214 | 1 course |