Unit PSYCHOMETRICS AND TEST THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES

Course
Philosophy and psychological science and techniques
Study-unit Code
40A00029
Curriculum
In all curricula
CFU
12
Course Regulation
Coorte 2021
Offered
2021/22
Type of study-unit
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

PSYCHOMETRICS I FORM

Code 40A00030
CFU 6
Academic discipline M-PSI/03
Type of study-unit

Cognomi A-L

CFU
6
Teacher
Giulia Balboni
Teachers
  • Giulia Balboni
Hours
  • 36 ore - Giulia Balboni
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents

The course focuses on measurement of psychological phenomena and features of research methods in psychology
Reference texts
1) Nigro, G. (2001, ristampa 2011). Metodi di ricerca in psicologia. Roma: Carocci editore.
Capitoli 1, 2, 3, 6 (paragrafi 6.1 e 6.2).

2) Primi, C. e Chiesi, F. (2005). Introduzione alla psicometria. Roma:
Editori Laterza.
Capitoli 1, 2, 3, 4.

3) Materiale didattico disponibile in Unistudium
- Slide utilizzate a lezione dalla docente e disponibili al termine di ogni settimana di lezione.
Educational objectives
The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate knowledge on the measurement of psychological phenomena and research methods in psychology.
Prerequisites

None.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Other information

Class attendance is strongly recommended.
Learning verification modality
Written exam (open and multiple choice questions) and an optional oral exam.
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. The student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the activities illustrated or carried out under the guidance of the teacher during the course.
Extended program
The course focuses on measurement of psychological phenomena and features of research methods in psychology.

Cognomi M-Z

CFU
6
Teacher
Sara Garofalo
Teachers
  • Sara Garofalo
Hours
  • 36 ore - Sara Garofalo
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Research Methods
Reference texts
Metodologia della ricerca psicologica
A. Gnisci, A. Pedon
Il Mulino

Online materials
Educational objectives
The student will acquire knowledge regarding the measurement of a psychological phenomenon, the methods of scientific investigation and the logic of the verification of the research hypothesis.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises
Other information
Class attendance is strongly recommended.

Email contact: sara.garofalo@unipg.it
Learning verification modality
Oral

THEORIES AND TEST TECHNIQUES II FORM

Code 40A00031
CFU 6
Academic discipline M-PSI/03
Type of study-unit

Cognomi A-L

CFU
6
Teacher
Giulia Balboni
Teachers
  • Giulia Balboni
Hours
  • 36 ore - Giulia Balboni
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The course focuses on theory of tests.
Reference texts
1) Pedrabissi, L., & Santinello, M. (1997). I test psicologici. Bologna: Il Mulino.
Capitoli 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 e 11

2) Materiale didattico disponibile in Unistudium
- Slide utilizzate a lezione dalla docente e disponibili al termine di ogni settimana di lezione (ad esclusione degli esempi di test psicologici proiettati)
- Dispense con esercizi e loro soluzioni
Educational objectives
The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate knowledge on theory of tests.
Prerequisites
None.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Other information
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
Learning verification modality
Written exam (open and multiple choice questions) and an optional oral exam.
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. The student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the activities illustrated or carried out under the guidance of the teacher during the course.
Extended program
The course focuses on theory of tests.

Cognomi M-Z

CFU
6
Teacher
Sara Garofalo
Teachers
  • Sara Garofalo
Hours
  • 36 ore - Sara Garofalo
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The course focuses on statistics and psychological testing
Reference texts
Psicometria e Teorie e tecniche dei test
Sara Garofalo
McGraw-Hill
ISBN 9781307677652

Online materials
Educational objectives
The student will acquire basic knowledge related to psychometrics and to the realization and evaluation of a psychological test.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises
Other information
Class attendance is strongly recommended.

Email contact: sara.garofalo@unipg.it
Learning verification modality
Oral
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