Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles of psychological assesment. This course provides knowledge of measuring, measurement types, measuring psychological characteristics, methods of developing measurement materials, basic principles of psychological measurement, psychometrical features, standardization, validity, reliability, norm value studies, basic statistics such as correlation, regression, factor analysis related to psychological measuring and assessment. |
Course Content: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles of psychological assesment. This course provides knowledge of measuring, measurement types, measuring psychological characteristics, methods of developing measurement materials, basic principles of psychological measurement, psychometrical features, standardization, validity, reliability, norm value studies, basic statistics such as correlation, regression, factor analysis related to psychological measuring and assessment. |
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Related Preparation |
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Basic concepts and definitions in measurement
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Test Types, usage areas
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Scale norms
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Reliability
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Validity
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Item analysis
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Test development
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Application/Analysis
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Application/Analysis
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Application/Analysis
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Application/Analysis
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Evaluation
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Evaluation |
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Evaluation |
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All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
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With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
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Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
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Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
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