psy126 - Test Theory and Test Construction (Veranstaltungsübersicht)

Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology.

Parts of the practical exam need to be completed and handed in at specific dates during the summer term.

The module will be tested by a portfolio: test adaptation report of 5 pages text + figures + script

Required active participation for gaining credits:
attendance of at least 70% in the seminar within one semester.

Goals of module:
Students will acquire specific knowledge of modern test theory and test construction and will be trained to apply this knowledge in the context of test development and test adaptation. They will reflect on the differences between traditional and modern test theory and their use in the domain of applied psychometrics and the systematic design of interview and observation methods. Finally, students will learn about the requirements for writing test construction and/or adaptation reports. Ethical guidelines in psychometrics and quality standards will be implicit topics throughout the module.

Competencies:
+ research methods and psychometric knowledge
+ interdisciplinary kowledge & thinking
+ ethics / good scientific practice / professional behavior
+ critical & analytical thinking