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EGC809Education2 Unitsintermediate

Psychology of Testing

This course introduces Masters Students in Guidance and Counselling to psychological testing concepts, kinds, and uses. It explores test validity and reliability, standardization, and basic test construction principles, including objective test items. The course covers test administration, scoring, and interpretation required for effective counselling. Students will learn to identify, adapt, develop, and construct effective tests for various counselling needs.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Psychological TestingTest ValidityTest ReliabilityTest StandardizationCounselling

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Psychology

2

Psychological Testing

3

Test Development

4

Test Validity

5

Test Reliability

6

Test Interpretation

7

Personality Tests

Total Topics7 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of psychology

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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School Counselor

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Guidance Counselor

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Career Counselor

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Psychotherapist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareHuman ResourcesSocial Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Define psychology and its branches.
  • •Discuss the relevance of psychology to guidance and counselling.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Overview of Psychological Testing

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of psychological testing.
  • •Identify principles guiding the development and uses of psychological tests.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Classification, Kinds and Uses of Psychological Tests

3 study hours
  • •Distinguish between various classifications of psychological tests.
  • •Identify kinds of psychological tests and their uses.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Distinctions between Psychological, Educational and Counselling Tests

3 study hours
  • •Write short notes on psychological, educational, and counselling tests.
  • •Discuss the differences between these tests.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Relevance of Psychological Tests to Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss the uses of different kinds of psychological tests to counselling.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Psychological Test Development

3 study hours
  • •Identify stages involved in constructing/development of psychological test.
  • •Explain the stages involved in constructing a psychological test.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Test Validity and Reliability

3 study hours
  • •Define test validity and test reliability.
  • •Differentiate between test validity and test reliability.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Types of Test Validity and Reliability

3 study hours
  • •List and explain types of test validity.
  • •List and explain types of test reliability.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Theory of Test Reliability and Factors that Influences Estimated Test Reliability

3 study hours
  • •Explain in detail the assumptions of the reliability theory.
  • •Identify and discuss factors that influences the estimated test reliability.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Psychological Tests Interpretation

3 study hours
  • •List stages recommended for appropriate interpretation of test results.
  • •Briefly write short notes on the conditions for delivering an interpreted psychological test.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Uses of Strong Vocational Interest Blank, Kuder Preferential Blank, Achievement Test and Intelligence Test

3 study hours
  • •Explain the uses of Strong Vocational Interest Blank.
  • •Apply Kuder Preferential Blank.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Personality Tests

3 study hours
  • •Explain the uses of personality tests.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 4: Problems Associated with Personality Tests

3 study hours
  • •Discuss five problems or limitations of personality tests.
  • •Provide strategies that can be used to overcome the problems associated with personality tests.

Unit 5: Ways of Overcoming Problems Associated with Personality Tests

3 study hours
  • •Provide some strategies that can be used to overcome the problems associated with the uses of personality tests.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 key testing concepts

2

Practice calculating reliability coefficients from Unit 3 weekly

3

Review different types of validity and reliability from Unit 3

4

Focus on test construction principles from Module 2

5

Study common problems with personality tests and solutions from Module 3

6

Review all TMAs and self-assessment exercises

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