| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences |
| Course Code |
PSYC 303 |
| Course Title in English |
Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology |
| Course Title in Turkish |
Psikolojide Ölçme ve Değerlendirme |
| Language of Instruction |
EN |
| Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
| Level of Course |
Intermediate |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: 0 |
Lab: 0 |
Other: 0 |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
162 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
6 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 205 - Research Methods I
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| Co-requisites |
None |
| Expected Prior Knowledge |
Research methods |
| Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
| Overall Educational Objective |
To learn the basic concepts, theories, and methods of psychological measurement, test construction, use, evaluation, and implementation; and to define problems in assessment and evaluation. |
| Course Description |
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental background in assessment and measurement, and with first-hand experience on the process of test development. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Develop an understanding of the principles of psychological measurement and assessment.
2) Understand basic psychometrics concepts (e.g. reliability, validity, norm scores).
3) Critically evaluate existing psychological assessment tools.
4) Distinguish between tests that assess personality, ability, attitudes etc..
5) Utilize an online research design tool (Qualtrics) to develop a study.
6) Understand and apply the process of developing a new psychological assessment tool.
7) Utilize different statistical techniques using a software (SPSS) to analyze psychometric properties of psychological tests.
8) Learn and appreciate the ethical and legal issues involved in the assessment process.
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| 1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. |
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| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. |
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| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. |
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| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. |
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. |
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. |
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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| Prepared by and Date |
MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator |
MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
Course Contents
| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
Introduction and orientation |
| 2) |
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Historical, Cultural, and Legal Considerations |
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Statistics Refresher |
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Why do we Need Psychological Testing: Basics and
Assumptions |
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Midterm #1 |
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Reliability
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Validity |
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Test Development: Theory |
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The Dimensions of Testing: Intelligence, Clinical and Counseling Assessment, Personality Assessment |
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Midterm #2 |
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Test Construction: Topic Selection & Literature Review
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Test Construction: Survey Item Development |
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Test Application: Data Collection & Qualtrics |
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Test Application: Data Analysis
Group Presentations |
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Final examination period |
| 16) |
Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Cohen, R. J., Schneider, W. J., & Tobin, R. M. (2022). Psychological testing and
measurement: An introduction to tests and measurements (10th Edition), McGraw Hill.
Gregory, R. J. (2023). Psychological Testing: History, Principles, and Applications (7th Edition), Pearson. |
| Teaching Methods | During this course, flipped learning format will be utilized. Students will prepared for class by watching videos, reviewing the slides, reading book chapters, and completing pre-class activities about the topic of the week. During class time, they will work in groups and/or alone on various in-class activities. |
| Homework and Projects | Students will complete pre-class quizzes that comprise of that week's main concepts and topics. During class they will complete activities that will consolidate the knowledge on the topics. For the second portion of the course they will work on a project that involves the development of a new psychological tool that aims to assess a specific psychological construct of their choice. |
| Laboratory Work | Computer lab will be used to work on data through excell and SPSS programs. |
| Computer Use | Students will be expected to use information technologies pre-, during-, and post-class hours. |
| Other Activities | None |
| Assessment Methods |
| Assessment Tools |
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Weight |
| Attendance |
13 |
% 10 |
| Application |
8 |
% 15 |
| Homework Assignments |
8 |
% 10 |
| Project |
1 |
% 35 |
| Midterm(s) |
2 |
% 30 |
| TOTAL |
% 100 |
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| Course Administration |
topcum@mef.edu.tr
Attendance is mandatory.
Students missing an exam for a legitimate excuse may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion.
Any disrespectful attitude/act directly or indirectly toward the instructor/classmates will not be welcomed.
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |