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Dec 05, 2025
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PSYC 370 - Psychological Measurement
Units: 4
Covers construction of surveys and tests using Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory; data analysis; test bias and test fairness; an introduction to unidimensional and multidimensional scaling; and measurement models. Applications to cognitive processing and industrial psychology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 200 and STAT 310.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe the basic principles of Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory.
- Construct a survey based on a clearly defined construct.
- Assess the psychometric qualities of surveys from a classical perspective (e.g., reliability and validity).
- Utilize factor analysis to understand scale dimensionality.
- Examine the potential misuse of psychological measures (e.g., in hiring discrimination and diagnostic labeling).
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