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Psychological Testing

PSYCH 4511: Psychological Testing

An overview of theoretical and practical aspects of the assessment and prediction of human behavior; topics include achievement, intelligence, personality, attitudes, interests, and interpersonal relations.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2220 and 2300.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics

  • What is a Test?
  • History of Psychological Testing
  • States and Traits
  • Statistical Preliminaries
  • Types of Test Scores
  • Test Score Interpretation
  • Psychometrics
  • Standards of psychological testing
  • Test construction
  • Definitions of Evidence of Validity
  • Threats to Validity

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice

Communication

  • Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
  • Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes

Professional Development

  • Apply psychological content & skills to career goals

To find course availability and times, please visit the Ohio State Course Catalog and Master Schedule.