Statistical Foundations ofPsychological Testing (PSY 5010 00)

Term: 2026-27 Fall

Faculty

Kenneth J Thiel Jr
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Schedule

Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:25 PM (10/9/2026 - 10/9/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2207
Sat, 10:00 AM - 1:50 PM (10/10/2026 - 10/10/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2207

Description

Statistical and psychometric concepts such as properties of the normal curve, measures of central tendency and dispersion, score standardization, norms and interpretation of test scores, reliability, and validity. Calculation of selected measures. Emphasis is on the integration of these concepts and measures with the use of standardized psychological tests. The course is intended to prepare students who do not have undergraduate course work in statistics for PSY 5300 and subsequent assessment courses. Prerequisite: admission to the MSCP program.