The aims of this course are to determinate basic objectives in measurement and assessment, to explain and apply basic characteristics of psychological tests, to use basic statistical analysis, to get knowledge and skills traditional (behavioral) and alternative measurement techniques.
Course Content
This course contains; -Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues,-Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues,-Norms, Correlation and Inferences,-Reliability, Validity, Utility,-Reliability, Validity, Utility,Test Development,Intelligence and Its Measurement,intelligence Tests,Personality Assessment,Personality Assessment Methods,Clinical and Counseling Assessment,Neuropsychological Assessment,Assessment, Careers, and Business,Psychological tests and testing in Turkeys.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
able to explain basic objectives
10, 16, 18
A
able to explain basic characteristics of psychological tests,
10, 16, 18
A
able to use basic statistical analysis with test scores
10, 16, 18
A
able to compare traditional (behavioral) and alternative measurement techniques.
10, 16, 18
A
able to regulate techniques in different fields (cognitive/affective/psycho-motor)
-Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues
2
-Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues
3
-Norms, Correlation and Inferences
4
-Reliability, Validity, Utility
5
-Reliability, Validity, Utility
6
Test Development
7
Intelligence and Its Measurement
8
intelligence Tests
9
Personality Assessment
10
Personality Assessment Methods
11
Clinical and Counseling Assessment
12
Neuropsychological Assessment
13
Assessment, Careers, and Business
14
Psychological tests and testing in Turkeys
Resources
- Cohen, R.J., & Swerdlik, M.E. (2005). Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement, 6th ed. McGraw Hill
-Thorndike, R.M. & Christ, T.T. (2018). Psikolojide ve Eğitimde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme. Ankara: Nobel Akaemik Yayıncılık.
- Büyüköztürk, Ş.; Çakmak-Kılıç,E.; Akgün,Ö.E.; Karadeniz,Ş.; Demirel,F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
- Köklü, N.; Büyüköztürk,Ş.; Bökeoğlu-Çokluk, Ö. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik. 2. Baskı. Ankara:PegemA Yayıncılık.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
4
56
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
30
30
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
21
21
General Exam
1
32
32
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
181
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(181/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
MEASUREMENT and ASSESSMENT in PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Gizem CESUR SOYSAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Gizem CESUR SOYSAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aims of this course are to determinate basic objectives in measurement and assessment, to explain and apply basic characteristics of psychological tests, to use basic statistical analysis, to get knowledge and skills traditional (behavioral) and alternative measurement techniques.
Course Content
This course contains; -Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues,-Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues,-Norms, Correlation and Inferences,-Reliability, Validity, Utility,-Reliability, Validity, Utility,Test Development,Intelligence and Its Measurement,intelligence Tests,Personality Assessment,Personality Assessment Methods,Clinical and Counseling Assessment,Neuropsychological Assessment,Assessment, Careers, and Business,Psychological tests and testing in Turkeys.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
able to explain basic objectives
10, 16, 18
A
able to explain basic characteristics of psychological tests,
10, 16, 18
A
able to use basic statistical analysis with test scores
10, 16, 18
A
able to compare traditional (behavioral) and alternative measurement techniques.
10, 16, 18
A
able to regulate techniques in different fields (cognitive/affective/psycho-motor)
-Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues
2
-Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
-Historical, Cultural and Legal/Ethical Issues
3
-Norms, Correlation and Inferences
4
-Reliability, Validity, Utility
5
-Reliability, Validity, Utility
6
Test Development
7
Intelligence and Its Measurement
8
intelligence Tests
9
Personality Assessment
10
Personality Assessment Methods
11
Clinical and Counseling Assessment
12
Neuropsychological Assessment
13
Assessment, Careers, and Business
14
Psychological tests and testing in Turkeys
Resources
- Cohen, R.J., & Swerdlik, M.E. (2005). Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement, 6th ed. McGraw Hill
-Thorndike, R.M. & Christ, T.T. (2018). Psikolojide ve Eğitimde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme. Ankara: Nobel Akaemik Yayıncılık.
- Büyüköztürk, Ş.; Çakmak-Kılıç,E.; Akgün,Ö.E.; Karadeniz,Ş.; Demirel,F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
- Köklü, N.; Büyüköztürk,Ş.; Bökeoğlu-Çokluk, Ö. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik. 2. Baskı. Ankara:PegemA Yayıncılık.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
