Psychometrics
Psicometria
Course code:9219212
Ana Cristina Sabino Pestana Neves
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
At the end of this CU, students should be able to define psychometrics and relate this area to psychological assessment; understand the fundamentals and challenges of measuring psychological constructs; characterize different psychological measures; know the steps construction of a psychometric instrument; collect and recognize evidence regarding the item quality, reliability and validity of a psychometric instrument; understand the process of presenting and interpreting the results of a psychometric instrument; identify the stages and challenges of translation and adaptation of psychometric instruments; know and apply technical and ethical principles in the selection, administration and use of the results of a psychometric instrument.
Syllabus:
- Introduction to psychometrics
- Measurement theory
- Test theory
- Psicometrics in practice
Suggested Bibliography:
- Aiken LR & Marnat GG (2008) Psychological testing and assessment, 12th ed., Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon
- American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, National Council on Measurement in Education, & Joint Committee on Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (U.S.). (2014). Standards for educational and psychological testing.
- Anastasi A & Urbina S (1997) Psychological Testing, 7th ed., New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc
- Coaley K (2010) An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics, London: Sage Publications