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Psychometrics – I [1]

Paper Code: 
PSY 511
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. To train students in various psychological assessment techniques. 2. To impart skills necessary for selecting and applying different tests for different purposes such as evaluation, training, rehabilitation etc.

9.00
Unit I: 

The need of Psychological measurement and testing. The origin of Psychological measurement and testing.

9.00
Unit II: 

Psychological Tests : Definition and Functions of a Test, Current uses of Psychological Tests. Kinds of Tests. Characteristics of a good test.

9.00
Unit III: 

Problems in the test administration : Professional ethics, Controlling the use of Psychological Tests, Problems of Rapport and Administration.

9.00
Unit IV: 

Test Construction : Theory of measurement of error (Classical theory), Drafting and Compilation of Test Items, Item Analysis. Item response theory.

9.00
Unit V: 

Establishing the characteristics of a good test i.e. Reliability and Validity : Types, Factors and methods.

Essential Readings: 

 Anastasi, A, Fields of Applied Psychology, New York, McGraw Hill (International Ed.), Tokyo, 1979.  Lee Chronbach (1970). Essentials of Psychological Testing. Tokyo Harper International Edition.  Freeman (1963). F.S. Theory and Practice of Psychological Testing. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. New Delhi.  Guilford, J.P. Psychometric Methods. McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc. New York.

References: 

 N. K. Chaddha, (1996). Theory and Practice of Psychometry. New Age International Ltd. Publishers New Delhi.  Singh, A.K., (1980). Test Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.  Ciminero, A.R. (Eds) (1986). Handbook of Behavioral Assessment. New York : John Wiley.  Gulliksen, H. (1950). The Theory of Mental Test. John Wiley and Sons New York.  Nunnally, J.C. (1967). Psychometric Theory. McGraw Hill, New York.  Kline, P. (1975). Psychological Testing. London : Malabay.  Murphy, K.R, and Davidshofer, C.O. (1994). Psychological Testing : Principles and Applications. NJ : Prentice Hall.

Academic Year: 
2018-2019 [2]

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