Semester - V
Course Code Course Name Credits
PSY2502N Psychometrics 3
Contact Hours Credits Assigned
Theory Practical Tutorial Theory Practical Tutorial Total
03 - - 03 - - 03
Term Work /
Theory
Practical/Oral
Internal Assessment Duration
End Total
Of End Term
Continuous Attendance Total Sem Pract. Oral
Test Sem Work
Evaluation Internal Exam Exam
15 10 05 30 70 3 Hours - - - 100
Course Outcomes
Develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations of psychometrics.
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Demonstrate the ability to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests.
2
Apply statistical methods to evaluate the reliability and validity of assessment tools.
3
Analyze and interpret data from psychometric assessments to make informed decisions.
4
Critically evaluate the ethical implications of using psychological assessments in various
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contexts.
Design and implement psychometric research studies to advance the field.
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Course Objectives
To explain the principles and theories underlying psychometric assessment.
1
To accurately administer and score a range of psychological tests.
2
To apply statistical techniques to assess the reliability and validity of test instruments.
3
To interpret and analyze test results to provide meaningful insights.
4
To evaluate the ethical considerations in the application of psychometric tests.
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To design and conduct research using psychometric methods to explore psychological
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constructs.
Detailed Syllabus
Module/ Marks
Course Module / Contents Hours
Unit Weightage
Module-1 A History and Overview of Psychometrics
20%
1.1 The origins of psychometrics
Psychological scaling 08
1.2
Psychological measurement (test theory)
1.3
1.4 Psychological statistics
Module-2 Foundations of Psychometrics
Classical Test Theory (CTT)
2.1
2.2 Item Response Theory (IRT) 08 20%
Reliability and Validity
2.3
2.4 Scaling and Norming
Module-3 Contemporary Issues in Psychometrics
Differential Item Functioning (DIF)
3.1
20%
3.2 Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) 08
applications
3.3 Fairness in Assessment
3.4 AI and Machine Learning in Psychometrics
Module-4 Research Methodology and Applications
4.1 Research Design in Psychometrics 20%
4.2 Data Analysis and Interpretation
08
4.3 Psychometric Software Applications
(SPSS, R, Mplus)
4.4 Case Studies and Applications
Module-5 Test Construction
20%
5.1 Basic principles of test construction 07
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5.2 Characteristics of good test items ,
Different types of test items, Guidelines for
constructing effective test items
Test length and time limits, Test
administration procedures, Scoring and
5.3 grading methods
5.4 Establishment of Reliability and Validity.
Total 39 100%
References
1 Anastasi, A., & Urbina, S. (1997). Psychological testing (7th ed.). Macmillan.
Cohen, R. J., & Swerdlik, M. E. (2018). Psychological testing and assessment: An
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introduction to tests and measurement (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
3 Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of psychological assessment (5th ed.). Wiley.
Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2017). Psychological testing: Principles, applications,
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and issues (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Murphy, K. R., & Davidshofer, C. O. (2014). Psychological testing: Principles and
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applications (7th ed.). Pearson.
Rust, J., & Golombok, S. (2014). Modern psychometrics: The science of psychological
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assessment (3rd ed.). Routledge.
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