Class Psychometry I

This curricular unit (UC) presents psychometrics discipline, emphasizing the articulation between the psychology and statistics. It is an essential UC for the academic and professional training of future psychologists since it aims to enable students with knowledge and skills about psychologycal assessment, being this a common activity of different Psychology fields. Also, through the study of the measure in Psychology, this UC allows the introduction of skills for the development, validation and application of psychological tests.  

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1. Psychometrics and the importance of measurement in psychology 1.1. Definition of psychometry and differentiation of psychological evaluation 1.2. Emergence and historical evolution 1.3. Classical Theory of Tests (TCT) and Item Response Theory (TRI) 2. Psychometric tests 2.1. Characterization, advantages and limitations 2.2. Classification of psychometric tests 2.3. Requirements of psychometric tests: normalization, standardization and psychometric qualities (definition: validity, reliability and sensitivity) 2.4. Advantages and limits of computerization of questionnaires 3. Considerations regarding the application of psychometrics 3.1. Scope of application of psychometrics 3.2. Requirements and competences: human, technical and scientific competences; competence and ethical and deontological principles    

Expository and demonstrative methodology. Use of tutoring and supervision in practical classes for monitoring, feedback and correction of practical work carried out in class.

Gregory, R. (2011).  Psychological Testing: History, principles and applications. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Shultz, K., Whitney, D., & Zickar, M., (2014). Measurement Theory in Action: Case Studies and Exercises, New York: Routledge. Urbina, S. (2014). Essentials of Psychological Testing, New Jersey: Wiley.