Introduction to Psychological Testing

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tests and measurements.
    Defining and measuring psychological attributes: ability, interests, and personality.
    Testing and society.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Basic concepts in measurement and statistics.
    Scales, transformations, and norms.
    Reliability: the consistency of test scores.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Using and interpreting information about test reliability.
    Validity of measurement: content and construct-oriented validation strategies.
    Validity for decisions: criterion-related validity.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Item analysis.
    The process of test development.
    Computerized test administration and interpretation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ability testing: individual tests.
    Ability testing: group tests.
    Issues in ability testing.