PSY 475 Week 1 Individual Introduction to Psychological Testing Paper

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Introduction to Psychological Testing Paper

Summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing. Address the following in your paper:

 

  • Define the term "test." 
  • Identify and describe the five major categories of psychological tests as described in the Week 1 course materials.
  • Identify and describe both the four major uses and users of psychological tests as described in the Week 1 course materials.
  • Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity.
  • Discuss how both reliability and validity specifically impact the field of psychological testing.
  • The definition of "test" includes an overview of the five perspectives of psychological testing as described in the Week 1 course materials.
  • The five major categories of psychological tests (as described in the Week 1 course materials) are each identified and described.
  • The four major uses and users of psychological tests (as described in the Week 1 course materials) are each identified and described.
  • The definitions of reliability and validity include specifically how these concepts are used in psychological testing.
  • A correct distinction between reliability and validity is provided.
  • Each of the different types of reliability and validity are identified and described.
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