PSYCHOMETRICS

PSYCH 910

Course Description

Focus on the construction, analysis, and interpretation of psychometric assessments, with an emphasis on concepts relevant to clinical psychology. Covers evolving issues in test theory. Extends beyond basic measurement concepts (scales, reliability, validity, bias, etc.) and critiques much of common practice from statistical and philosophical perspectives. Emphasizes that assessment always occurs in a societal context, which sometimes threatens validity.

Prerequisties

PSYCH 610 and declared in Psychology PhD

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.22% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

9.52% from Historical

Class Size

-21.74% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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