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Applied Testing and Measurement


Course Description

The use of assessments in organizational settings will be covered. Evaluation, administration, and interpretation of a suite of common assessments used in organizations will be the focus.


Athena Title

Applied Testing and Measure


Non-Traditional Format

Offered exclusively at Gwinnett Campus.


Prerequisite

PSYC 6820 and PSYC 6840


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

1. Establish the distinctions between testing, assessment and diagnosis and how these interplay in the decision making process. 2. Describe in detail the process of assessment and concerns associated with various procedures for gathering data. 3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts, measurement scales, quantification of test performance, norms, reliability, standard error of measurement, confidence intervals and validity. 4. Outline the legal and ethical considerations in assessment and the major landmark legislation.


Topical Outline

The course will cover four broad areas: 1. Summary of testing and related decision-making. 2. Processes and procedures for testing and assessment. 3. Psychometric principles applied to testing. 4. Legal and ethical considerations pertaining to testing.


Syllabus


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