Module Details

Module Code: PSYC8007
Title: Psychometric Testing
Long Title: Psychometric Testing
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: How to choose and conduct psychometric tests and analyse results.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 identify situations in which psychometric tests are useful
LO2 determine criteria for the selection and application of a appropriate tests
LO3 construct and conduct a simple sensor-motor acuity test and analyze the results.
LO4 construct and conduct a simple general mental aptitude test and analyze the result and put that result into context
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Identify situations in which psychometric tests are useful
Recruitment and selection needs as well as training programs provide a range of situations in which psychometric tests can be useful it is however necessary to check whether the information can not be obtained through different channels.
Criteria for the selection and application of a appropriate tests
Investment criteria,Job profile,Training restraints,Cost in general,Construct and Content Validity.
Construct and conduct a simple sensor-motor acuity test and analyze the results.
Standard error of measurement /Standard Deviation /Correlation as well as interpretation of scores and context.
Project
Construct and conduct a simple general mental aptitude test and analyze the result and put that result into context
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Recruitment and Selection needs
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Standard Error of Measurement and Reliability: Correlations and interpretation of scores
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Construct and conduct a simple sensor-motor acuity test and a simple, knowledge-based GMA test and analyze the scores
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact classic Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact independent study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact independent study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert Edenborough. (2014), Assessment methods in recruitment, selection and performance, 3rd. all, Kogan Papers, London, p.245.
  • Mike Smith, Pam Smith,. (2005), Testing People at Work, 1st. all, BPS Blackwell, Oxford, p.424, [ISBN: 1-4051-0818-5].
  • Coaley,K. (2010), An Introduction to Assessment and Psycho-metrics,, 1st. all, Sage London, London, p.350.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J.P. Guilford,. (2005), Nature of Human Intelligence, 4th. all, McGraw-Hill, NY, [ISBN: 0070251355].
  • Neal Schmitt, David Chan. (1998), Personnel selection, 1st. All, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., [ISBN: 0761909869].
  • John Rust and Susan Golombok. (2001), Modern psychometrics, 2nd. all, Routlegde, London, p.256, [ISBN: 9780415203418].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Schmidt,F.L ,Hunter,J.E. (1989), The Validity and Utility of selection methods in personal psychology, Psychological Bulletin, 142(2), p.216-74.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management 7 Elective