- Docente: Paola Gremigni
- Credits: 3
- SSD: M-PSI/03
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Psychology of Wellbeing and Social Inclusivity (cod. 5966)
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from Nov 20, 2023 to Dec 04, 2023
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will know the theoretical basis of psychological testing theories, and practical applications in the areas of health, well-being and social inclusivity.
Course contents
Introduction to psychometric testing
Quantitative questionnaires as assessment tools
Questionnaires scoring and interpretation
Fairness in test use
Questionnaires development and validation
The classical test theory
Basic statistical concepts
Psychometric characteristics: validity
Factor Analysis (EFA and CFA)
Psychometric characteristics: reliability
Readings/Bibliography
Lovett. B.J. Practical Psychometrics. A guide for test users. The Guildford Press, 2023.
Teaching methods
Learning by doing: the teacher will introduce each topic and then guide the students in practical exercises or discussion.
Assessment methods
Practice assignments and a final individual oral exam.
Teaching tools
Power point presentation.
Journal papers provided by the teacher.
Statistical software and databases.
Office hours
See the website of Paola Gremigni
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.