Graduate Education Institute · Clinical Psychology · Doctorate
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to make students learn about the development process of psychological tests, their theoretical background, purpose of use and limitations, and to gain knowledge and skills in terms of application and evaluation through sample test applications. At the end of the course, it is aimed that the students gain the ability to apply and evaluate the tests determined by the lecturer.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, the historical development of psychological tests, their applications and purposes of use, as well as the concepts of psychometry such as validity, reliability, sampling, piloting, statistical techniques, theoretical and practical concepts necessary for test development and adaptation studies will be covered in practice.
Required Resources
Öner, N. (2006). Türkiye’de Kullanılan Psikolojik Testlerden Örnekler: Bir Başvuru Kaynağı. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi. İstanbul Akın, Ahmet (2014) Psikolojide Kullanılan Güncel Ölçme Araçları Ceyhun, B & Oral, N. (2003). Minnesota Çok Yönlü Kişilik Envanteri – Değerlendirme Kitabı. Çizgi Tıp Kitabevi Wechsler Çocuklar için Zeka Ölçeği el kitabı Savaşır, I. & Şahin Hisli, N. (Ed.) (1997). Bilişsel – Davranışçı Terapilerde Değerlendirme: Sık Kullanılan Ölçekler. TPD Yayınları, Ankara
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student learns about the historical development of psychological tests, the application and interpretation of sample tests.
- The student can interpret the results of various psychological tests and the data collected from the tests.
- Student can evaluate the validity and reliability of psychological tests.
- The student can adapt and translate the scale on a subject he/she has determined.
- The student will have the competency of giving a test to the literature.
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 | 8 | 128 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychometric Properties | . |
| 2 | Validity | . |
| 3 | Reliability | . |
| 4 | Psychological test adaptation | . |
| 5 | Psychological test development stages | . |
| 6 | Psychological test development stages | . |
| 7 | Midterm Week | . |
| 8 | Scale Development Practice | . |
| 9 | Item Pool Creation | . |
| 10 | Data Collection | . |
| 11 | Data Collection 2 | . |
| 12 | Sample Selection | . |
| 13 | Pilot Study | . |
| 14 | Statistical Studies: Validity | . |
| 15 | Statistical Studies: Reliability | . |
| 16 | Final Week | . |