Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 303 Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

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: None Lab: None Other: None
Estimated Student Workload 162 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 205 - Research Methods I
Expected Prior Knowledge Research methods
Co-requisites None
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 Description in Turkish Bu ders, öğrencilere ölçme ve değerlendirme konusunda temel bir altyapı sağlamak ve öğrencilere test geliştirme sürecine dair ilk elden denetim kazandırmak için tasarlanmıştır.

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 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 different statistical techniques using a software (SPSS) to analyze psychometric properties of the test;
6) understand the process of developing a new psychological assessment tool;
7) appreciate the ethical and legal issues involved in the assessment process.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. H Exam
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. H Exam,Project
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Participation,Presentation,Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. H Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N Project
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. H Participation,Project
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. H Participation,Project
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). S Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation,Project
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Project
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. H Project
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. H Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Project
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) Statistics Refresher
3) Reliability & Validity
4) Issues and Future of Psychological Testing
5) Midterm #1
6) Specific Techniques – Part 1  Psychopathology  Personality Assessment  Neuropsychology Student presentations
7) Specific Techniques – Part 2  Cognitive Psychology  Forensic Psychology  Industrial/Organizational Psychology Student presentations
8) Specific Techniques – Part 3  Developmental Psychology  School Psychology  Counseling Psychology Student presentations
9) Midterm # 2
10) Test Construction  Operational definition of the test  Creating an item pool & item writing
11) Test construction continued  Interview preparation
12) Test construction continued  Item development
13) Test construction continued  Finalize the test  Administration / Data collection
14) Statistical Analyses  Creating a data file & data entry  Item analysis  Reliability analysis
15) Final examination period
16) Final examination period
Required/Recommended ReadingsCohen, 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 MethodsDuring 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 ProjectsStudents 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 WorkComputer lab will be used to work on data through excell and SPSS programs.
Computer UseStudents will be expected to use information technologies pre-, during-, and post-class hours.
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 1 % 35
Midterm(s) 2 % 50
TOTAL % 100
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.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Laboratory 4 0 6 1 28
Project 2 5 5 20
Midterm(s) 2 15 30
Total Workload 162
Total Workload/25 6.5
ECTS 6