Psychological Measurement
PSYC 245
Fall 2026
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This course will discuss various approaches to the measurement of psychological constructs such as intelligence and personality. Topics covered will include ability tests (e.g., IQ tests), achievement tests (e.g., classroom assessments), and diagnostic clinical assessments (e.g., the draw-a-person test). Strengths and weaknesses associated with various methods of measurement (e.g., self-report vs. performance measures) will also be discussed. Special attention will be given to the criteria used to critically evaluate the psychometric quality of measurement instruments. Students will learn the steps necessary to develop psychometrically sound, practically useful, and legally defensible tests. This course counts as an elective or column 2 breadth course towards the psychology major. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Education Studies Minor)(Education Studies)(Psychology)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Reynolds, C. R., & Livingston, R. A. (2021). Mastering Modern Psychological Testing (2nd Ed.) Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Every class session has articles associated with it that can be found on the Moodle course website.
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Examinations and Assignments:
2 midterm examinations and a Final project
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Stemler,Steven Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 10 | FR: 5 |
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