Measurement and Evaluation
A basic background in measurement and evaluation is necessary to be appropriately critical of tests and instruments that are used in educational and psychological measurement situations. Subjects include general principles and basic concepts; types of reliability and validity; and the use of psychometric principles in various testing areas, such as intelligence testing; special aptitudes and abilities; educational achievement; and non-cognitive characteristics. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 2) and 180P (Topic 1), 280P (Topic 1), 380P (Topic 1), 480P (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
A basic background in measurement and evaluation is necessary to be appropriately critical of tests and instruments that are used in educational and psychological measurement situations. Subjects include general principles and basic concepts; types of reliability and validity; and the use of psychometric principles in various testing areas, such as intelligence testing; special aptitudes and abilities; educational achievement; and non-cognitive characteristics. Educational Psychology 380D (Topic 2) and 180P (Topic 1), 280P (Topic 1), 380P (Topic 1), 480P (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027