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PSY-1504: Psychometrics Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The course is a required part of the professional program in psychology.
| Contents
After the course, the students should be able to:
1) Explain central concepts in test theory (reliability, validity and norms).
2) Examine the quality and use of a test based on information about reliability, validity and norms.
3) Conduct studies in order to estimate relevant test reliability and validity.
4) Be critical and professional in the selection and use of psychological tests.
5) Understand the principles of modern test-theory.
6) Administer and score WAIS-III and WISC-III.
| Recommended previous qualifications
PSY-1501 Statistics and Methods | Coursework requirements
Education
| Exam and assessment
In order to pass the course, students need to participate in all the exercises/group work, and be present at all the lectures. In addition, students need to participate in, and have the clinical part of the course approved by the supervisor. The student also have to be present at the meetings before and after the clinical practice period.
Grading: Passed or failed.
In case of fail the course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
| Contact person/lecturer
Svein Are Tjeldnes | Course overlap
PSYKPRO-100 -1 5 sp
PSYKPRO-100 -H03 5 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/psykologi/emner/60
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Teaching spring 2007
Ansvarlig fagperson: Monica Martinussen
Første gang: onsdag 10.01.07, kl. 10.15-12 | | Testpraksis | Uke 7 (12.02-15.02) og uke 8 (19.02-23.02)
Duration:1 Semester |
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