Psy 475 week 1 individual introduction to psychological testing paper
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.