PSYCHOMETRICS

Course Description

The course describes basic principles involved in psychological testing and assessment. As testing and assessment is a vital component of professional psychological counseling and therapy, it is extremely important that students gain a working understanding of the following topics: the historical foundations of how testing emerged, legal/ethical considerations involved in testing and existing variations from country to country, approaches and techniques involved in test development, the process of standardization, the difference between internal consistency reliability and experimental reliability, the types of validity, utility and cultural normalization. In addition, tools for measuring intelligence and personality along with assessment in clinical, counseling and educational settings are discussed. Item analysis procedure will be studied trough a simple scale development study.

PSYCHOMETRICS

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Psikolojik Testler ve Değerleme, Ronald J. Cohen, Mark E. Swerdlick, Mc Graw Hill, 2015
2. 02 Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik, Şener Büyüköztürk, Ömay Çokluk, Nİlgün Köklü, Pegem Akademi Yayınları, 2016

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Understand the functions of tests in health, education and industry SOLO 4
2. L02 Understanding the validity and reliability features of tests SOLO 4
3. L03 Relating basic statistical concepts to the field of psychometry SOLO 4
4. L04 Comprehending the difficulty level and discriminating power of test items SOLO 4
5. L05 Understanding the stages of test adaptation and development process SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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