Course Curriculam

Course Code: PSYC154 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 3 0 2 4 0 0 0 6
Basic Research Methodology, Statistics and
Course Title
Psychological Testing

Course
Description :

Course Objectives :

SN. Objectives
1 • The learners will be able to comprehend psychological data and can put them on appropriate scaling method.
2 • They will be getting hold of essentials of psychological testing along with various kinds of tests implemented.

Pre-Requisites : General

SN. Course Code Course Name

Course Contents / Syllabus :

SN. Module Descriptors / Topics Weightage

Module I:
1 • Nature and Scales of Psychological Measurement; • Properties and Functions of Measurement 10.00
Measurement
Module II:
Scientific
• Aim and Functions; Research Methods: • Experimental, Correlational, and Observational; Variable: Concept
2 Approach in 10.00
and Types; Hypothesis: Types and Criteria; Sampling: Concept and Methods.
Psychology
Research
Module III
• Introduction; Descriptive Statistics: • Measures of Central Tendency and Measures of Variability; • Graphical
3 :Psychological 10.00
Representation of Data
Statistics
Module IV : The
4 Normal • Meaning and Uses, Significance of Statistics, t test. 10.00
Distribution
Module V:
5 Types and Interpretation; Chi- Square tests 10.00
Correlation
6 Module VI : Tests Concept and Types; Psychometric Properties of Tests: Validity and Reliability: Nature and Types 10.00
Module VII :
Intelligence and Measurement of abilities: Stanford Binet, and Wechsler Test of Intelligence, Culture Fair Tests: Structure and
7 15.00
Personality Application. Self Report Inventories (16 PF, NEO-PIR), Projective Techniques: Nature and Types.
Testing
Module VIII : Plan, conduct and report an experiment using experimental method Ascertain the Reliability of any
8 Psychological psychological test using any method of Reliability and report Administer any one Self-Report Inventory on a 15.00
Testing subject, score and Report Administer any one Intelligence Test on a subject/subjects, score and report
Module IX:
Emerging trends Emerging trends in research Emerging trends in data analysis Emerging trends in psychometric tool
9 10.00
in Psychological development
Research
Course Learning Outcomes :

SN. Course Learning Outcomes

1 1. The students will learn the intricacies of Psychological Testing and Research Methods.
2 2. The students will be able to understand psychological data and can put them on appropriate scaling method.
3 3. The students will be able to apply psychological tests and interpret the collected data
4 4. Students will appraise skills to analyze the data collected by carrying out experiments in lab settings/ surveys in real settings.
5 5. The students will be able to evaluate the results of data analyses and write the report and interpretations of the results
6 6. The students will be able to create research plan by integrate the knowledge from Research Methodology, Statistics and Psychological Testing

Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

SN. Pedagogy Methods

(1) Through lecture, role-play, video feedback and the use of creative (expressive) arts, students are provided an in-depth experience in skill
1
development using individual and small group counseling
2 Blended Learning

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 83.30 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

SN. Type Component Name Marks

1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 60.00
3 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
4 Internal PROJECT 15.00
5 Internal CASE DESCRIPTION 10.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 16.70 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

SN. Type Component Name Marks

1 Attendance 5.00
2 External REPORT 20.00
3 External VIVA VOCE 40.00
4 Internal CASE DISCUSSION 10.00
5 Internal PRESENTATION 10.00
6 Internal PRACTICAL / LAB RECORDS 15.00

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable :

SN. Lab / Practical Details

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 4
SN. PSDA Point
1 i. Applying Psychometric tools
2 ii. Data handling
3 iii. Research Discussion
4 iv. Data analysis

Text & References :

SN. Type Title/Name Description ISBN/ URL

Anastasi, A. (1950). Psychological Testing.
1 Book
Prentice Hall.
Cronbach, L.J. (1960) (2nd Edition).
2 Book Essentials of Psychological Testing. New
York: Harper.
. Freeman, F.S. (1962) (3rd Edition).
3 Book Theory and practice of psychological
testing. New York: Holt,
Garrett, H. E. (1966). Statistics in
4 Book Psychology and Education. Paragon
International
Gregory, R.J. (2014) (6th Edition).
5 Book Psychological Testing: History, Principles
and Applications. New
Guilford, J.P. (1936). Psychometric
6 Book Methods. London: McGraw Hill Publishing
Company.
Kerlinger, F.N. (1983). Foundations of
7 Book Behavioral Research. New Delhi: Surjeet
Publications.
Singh, A.K. (2006). Tests, Measurement
8 Book and Research Methods in Behavioral
Sciences. Patna: Bharti Bh
Suggestive digital platforms web links-
9 Book http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx,
www.psytoolkit.or