CPY 7010: Research Methods and Statistics IV: Psychometrics/Theory of Test Construction (2022-2023)

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Topics include classical testing theory, survey development/test design, norming, reliability, and validity, using tools such as item analysis, confirmatory, and exploratory factor analysis. Applies psychometric theory to the creation and evaluation of psychological instruments. In preparation for their dissertation (or alternative research project) students will compare the capacity of existing measures to represent a single construct in their research proposal.