I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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2 COURSE SYLLABUS PSYC 421 PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of standardized tests in psychology, counseling and education. Includes personality, aptitude, general ability, achievement and interest tests. Elementary statistics necessary to test usage and interpretation will be a part of the course. RATIONALE This course directly supports the Aims of the Liberty University Statement of Purpose. An individual s ability to communicate effectively affects audience response dramatically. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. III. IV. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.) MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Accurately interpret psychometric data. B. Discuss the role of sociocultural factors in interpreting psychological tests. C. Identify the tools of psychological assessment. D. Demonstrate knowledge of major psychological tests used to assess personality, ability, and aptitude. E. Analyze the reliability and validity of psychological assessments. F. Effectively communicate a knowledge of psychological assessment through written and technological mediums. Page 1 of 3

3 G. Integrate a biblical worldview with the principles of psychological assessment. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Discussion Board Forums (3) There will be 3 Discussion Board Forums throughout the course. The purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant, current course topics. The student is required to post 1 thread of at least 350 words. The student will then post replies of at least 150 words to 2 other students threads. D. SPSS Assignments (2) In these assignments, the student will learn how to go from raw demographic data in SPSS to describing a sample. The student will create a table showing the most appropriate descriptive statistics for demographic variables, generate graphs, and develop a descriptive summary. The student will also continue the analysis of the data by learning to score a survey and create subtest scores. E. Test Selection The student will submit a reference page with the 3 tests that he/she plans to use for his/her Test Evaluation Paper. The student will include a current APA citation for each original test and a citation for the review of each test for a total of 6 citations. F. Test Evaluation Paper The student will evaluate 3 psychological tests that are not covered in the textbook or course lectures. The student will choose his/her tests and report on the psychometric properties as well as justify his/her choice. The assignment should be about 1 2 pages for each test evaluation and include a cover page with the rubric, all following current APA format. G. Technology Presentation The student will create a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation on the Barnum Effect or how to properly conduct a psychological interview. The student must integrate course content and research into his/her choice of presentation. The student will be graded based on his/her presentation s content, aesthetics, and adherence to current APA formatting. H. Quizzes (4) There are 4 open-book/open-notes quizzes, which contain 35 multiple-choice questions each. The student will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete each quiz. Page 2 of 3

4 VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points B. Scale Course Requirements Checklist Discussion Board Forums (3 at 80 pts ea) SPSS Assignments (1 at 60 pts; 1 at 100 pts) 160 Test Selection 20 Test Evaluation Paper 200 Technology Presentation 100 Quiz 1 (Modules 1 2) Quiz 2 (Modules 3 4) Quiz 3 (Modules 5 6) Quiz 4 (Modules 7 8) Total 1010 A = B = C = D = F = C. Late Assignment Policy If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by . Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions: 1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction. 2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the class will not be accepted. 4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted. Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. D. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at Page 3 of 3

5 COUR ### Course Schedule COURSE SCHEDULE PSYC 421 Textbook: Cohen, Sturman, & Swerdlik, Psychological Testing and Assessment (2013). MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 Cohen et al.: chs. 1 2 Course Requirements Checklist Class Introductions DB Forum Cohen et al.: chs. 3 4 SPSS Documents SPSS Assignment Part 1 Quiz Cohen et al.: chs. 5 6 SPSS Documents SPSS Assignment Part Cohen et al.: ch. 8 Test Selection Quiz Cohen et al.: chs presentations Discussion Board Preparation DB Forum Cohen et al.: ch. 11 Test Evaluation Paper Quiz Cohen et al.: chs Technology Presentation Cohen et al.: ch. 14 DB Forum 3 Quiz 4 80 TOTAL 1010 DB = Discussion Board NOTE: Each course week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.