ORG80120 - Psychometrics and Comps Exam Part I

(3 units)

Examines how psychometrics are used in organizational work and in research. Develops and applies knowledge of psychometrics concepts and methods. Introduces classical and modern approaches in measurement theory and scale/test development including true score theory, reliability and validity, factor analysis, item response theory, and generalizability theory. Covers scale development and a critical review of relevant literature of published scales. Includes exercises in scale/test development. Includes Part 1 of the doctoral comprehensive exam.
Prerequisites: ORG80010, ORG80040