- Docente: Giulia Casu
- Credits: 3
- SSD: M-PSI/03
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Psychology of Wellbeing and Social Inclusivity (cod. 5966)
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from Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 27, 2024
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will know the theoretical basis of psychological testing theories, and practical applications in the areas of health, well-being and social inclusivity.
Course contents
Introduction to psychometric testing
Quantitative questionnaires as assessment tools
Fairness in test use
Questionnaires development and validation
Basic statistical concepts
Classical test theory
Psychometric characteristics: validity
Psychometric characteristics: reliability
Readings/Bibliography
Scientific papers and other course materials will be made available on Virtuale.
Suggested reading (optional):
Lovett. B. J. (2023). Practical Psychometrics. A guide for test users.The Guildford Press.
Teaching methods
Learning by doing: the teacher will introduce each topic and then guide the students in practical exercises or discussion.
Assessment methods
Practice assignments and a final individual oral exam.
Teaching tools
Power point presentation.
Journal papers provided by the teacher.
Statistical software and databases.Office hours
See the website of Giulia Casu
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.