Psychology of Testing
- Education
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 134 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Basic knowledge of psychology
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EGC809, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 1 Test StandardizationPage 101
- Unit 2: Uses of Strong Vocational Interest Blank, Kuder Preferential Blank, Achievement Test and Intelligent TestPage 106
- Unit 3: Personality TestsPage 112
- Unit 4: Problems Associated with Personality TestsPage 116
- Unit 5: Ways of Overcoming Problems Associated with Personality TestsPage 120
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EGC809 · Unit 2: Overview of Psychological Testing
At this unit, we are able to define and present many definitions of psychology; branches of psychology as it includes counselling psychology. Also, scientific methods used in the study of psychology for testing and application of psychological testing. Relevance of psychology to counseling was also discussed.
What you should be able to do
- Define psychology and explain its relevance to counselling.
- Explain the concept of psychological testing and its relevance to counselling.
- Identify and classify different types of psychological tests.
- Discuss the concepts of test validity, reliability, and standardization.
- Apply principles of test construction to develop objective test items.
- Discuss the uses of various psychological tests in counselling.
What it prepares you for
- School Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- Career Counselor
- Psychotherapist
- Education
- Healthcare
- Human Resources
- Social Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 4: Theory of Test Reliability and Factors that Influences Estimated Test Reliability
Requires understanding of statistical methods and psychometric principles.
- Module 3:
Unit 4: Problems Associated with Personality Tests
Requires critical evaluation of test results and potential biases.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology · 3 hours
Define psychology and its branches.. Discuss the relevance of psychology to guidance and counselling..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Overview of Psychological Testing · 3 hours
Explain the meaning of psychological testing.. Identify principles guiding the development and uses of psychological tests..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Classification, Kinds and Uses of Psychological Tests · 3 hours
Distinguish between various classifications of psychological tests.. Identify kinds of psychological tests and their uses..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Distinctions between Psychological, Educational and Counselling Tests · 3 hours
Write short notes on psychological, educational, and counselling tests.. Discuss the differences between these tests..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Relevance of Psychological Tests to Counselling · 3 hours
Identify and discuss the uses of different kinds of psychological tests to counselling..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Psychological Test Development · 3 hours
Identify stages involved in constructing/development of psychological test.. Explain the stages involved in constructing a psychological test..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Test Validity and Reliability · 3 hours
Define test validity and test reliability.. Differentiate between test validity and test reliability..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Types of Test Validity and Reliability · 3 hours
List and explain types of test validity.. List and explain types of test reliability..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Theory of Test Reliability and Factors that Influences Estimated Test Reliability · 3 hours
Explain in detail the assumptions of the reliability theory.. Identify and discuss factors that influences the estimated test reliability..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Psychological Tests Interpretation · 3 hours
List stages recommended for appropriate interpretation of test results.. Briefly write short notes on the conditions for delivering an interpreted psychological test..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 2: Uses of Strong Vocational Interest Blank, Kuder Preferential Blank, Achievement Test and Intelligence Test · 3 hours
Explain the uses of Strong Vocational Interest Blank.. Apply Kuder Preferential Blank..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 3: Personality Tests · 3 hours
Explain the uses of personality tests..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 4: Problems Associated with Personality Tests · 3 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 hours
Provide some strategies that can be used to overcome the problems associated with the uses of personality tests..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 key testing concepts
- Practice calculating reliability coefficients from Unit 3 weekly
- Review different types of validity and reliability from Unit 3
- Focus on test construction principles from Module 2
- Study common problems with personality tests and solutions from Module 3
- Review all TMAs and self-assessment exercises
Questions students ask about this course
What is EGC809 about?
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.
How many units does EGC809 have?
EGC809, Psychology of Testing, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 134 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EGC809?
EGC809 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.
Is EGC809 hard?
EGC809 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EGC809 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EGC809 assessed?
EGC809 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting EGC809?
Basic knowledge of psychology
What can I do with EGC809?
School Counselor, Guidance Counselor, Career Counselor and Psychotherapist.