Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations of psychological tests, their development processes, the principles of validity and reliability, their ethical dimensions, and areas of application. By examining different types of tests, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills related to psychological measurement and assessment, and they will gain a critical perspective on the use of tests in educational, clinical, and research contexts.
Course Content
This course covers the historical development of psychological tests, ethical principles, statistical foundations, reliability and validity, test development processes, intelligence and personality tests, as well as applications of assessment in educational settings.
Required Resources
Cohen, R. J. ve Swerdlik, M. E. (2020). Psikolojik test ve değerleme: testlere ve ölçmeye giriş. McGraw Hill.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To be able to critically discuss the role of tests in clinical, educational, and research contexts
- To be able to explain the historical development, fundamental principles, and ethical dimensions of psychological tests.
- To define and evaluate the concepts of reliability, validity, and test utility
- To be able to use statistical concepts in the context of test applications
- To understand the stages of the test development process
- To be able to examine intelligence and personality tests as well as tests used in educational settings
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychological Tests and Assessment | Textbook |
| 2 | Culture and Ethics in Test Evaluation | Textbook |
| 3 | Measurement Instruments | Textbook |
| 4 | Measurement and Evaluation | Textbook |
| 5 | Reliability | Textbook |
| 6 | Validity | Textbook |
| 7 | Test Utility | Textbook |
| 8 | Exam | Exam |
| 9 | Test Development | Textbook |
| 10 | Intelligence Measurement | Textbook |
| 11 | Evaluation in Education | Textbook |
| 12 | Personality Assessment | Textbook |
| 13 | Personality Measurement Methods | Textbook |
| 14 | Clinical Evaluation | Textbook |
| 15 | Clinical Tests | Textbook |
| 16 | Exam | Exam |