EPSY 323 : Diagnostic Tests and Scales

Department

Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences

Academic Program

Bachelor in Education and Psychology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

EPSY 302

Overview

Test definition, scale definition and the difference between them, types of tests and metrics. The importance of using psychological tests and scales.

Areas of use of psychological tests and measures. Ethical charter for the use of psychological and educational tests and measures. Scientific conditions for the application and correction of tests - and interpretation of test scores. Scientific conditions for the application and correction of tests - and interpretation of test scores.

IQ and mental aptitude tests

Description of the practical part (Laboratory projects):

Exercises on applying standards and building tests

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. The student should know the test and the scale and the difference between them.

2. The student should mention the types of tests and standards.

3. The student should mention the importance of using psychological tests and measures.

4. The student should list the areas of use of psychological tests and measures.

5. A The student explains the ethical charter for the use of psychological and educational tests and measures.

6. The student should review the scientific conditions for the application and correction of the tests - and the interpretation of the test scores.

7. The student should explain in detail the tests of intelligence and mental abilities, measuring special preparations, measuring tendencies, measuring personality, measuring tendencies.

8. The student should compare the concept of the test and the scale.

9. The student should determine the importance of studying the types of tests and standards.

10. To review by analysis the importance of using psychological tests and measures.

11. The student should conclude the most important areas of use of psychological tests and measures.

12. The student should analyze the concept of the ethical charter for the use of psychological and educational tests and measures.

13. The student should discuss the scientific conditions for the application and correction of tests - and the interpretation of test scores.

14. The student should analyze intelligence tests and mental abilities, measure special preparations, measure tendencies, measure personality, measure tendencies.

15. The student should design a visual presentation in which he explains the concept of the test and the scale.

16. The student must submit a worksheet in which he mentions the types of tests and standards.

17. The student should design a slide show in which he addresses the uses of psychological tests and measures.

18. The student should use the computer in preparing a worksheet dealing with the areas of using psychological tests and measures.

19. The student should describe in a visual presentation the ethical charter for the use of psychological and educational tests and measures.

20. The student should try to design a measurement tool according to scientific conditions

21. The student should follow the tests of intelligence and mental abilities through specialized websites and then train with practical applications.

Teaching and learning methods

· . Lecture

· Brainstorming

· Collaborative Learning

· Present examples and problems during the lecture.

· The use of semi-internet in enhancing the content of the article.

· Participation and discussion of students during the lecture.

Methods of assessments

The assessment of students in this course is distributed as follows:

(Semester 40% and final 60%)

Separation work: (40 degrees) divided between:

First written test of objective or short essay style tests (15 marks)

Second written test of objective or short essay style (15 marks)

Scientific activities (e.g. writing a report or making a presentation) (10 marks)

Course contents.

The week	Scientific topic
1	General introduction: test definition, scale definition and the difference between them. Types of tests and metrics.
2	The importance of using psychological tests and measures
3	Areas of use of psychological tests and measures
4	The ethical charter for the use of psychological and educational tests and measures.- Scientific conditions for the application and correction of tests - and interpretation of test scores
5	First midterm exam (two hours)
6	IQ and Mental Abilities Tests: The Stanford-Binet Test
7	Wechslerblevue Test for Children's Intelligence, Wechsler Bellevue Test for adults and adolescents.
8	Measurement of special preparations
9	Measuring tendencies Measuring personality
10	Second midterm exam (two hours)
11	Measuring trends
12	Practical applications on some scales
13	Practical applications
14	Practical applications
15	Final Exam

References

Reference title	Publisher	Published	Author	Country of publication
Psychological tests and measures	Dar Al-Hamid for Publishing and Distribution	2011	Muhammad Ahmed Alkhatib	Oman
Psychological and Educational Standards and Tests Guide 2	Debono Thinking Center	2011	Ahmed Abu Asaad	Oman
Personality measurement	Dar Al Masirah	2014	Mohamed Shehata Rabie	Oman

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