PSYCH337-23B (HAM)

Individual Differences and Measurement

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Psychology Office
School of Psychology

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Nicola Starkey

Nicola Starkey
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nicola.starkey@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: ryan.bentham@waikato.ac.nz

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This course will cover theories of personality and intelligence and the development of various types of psychological tests/assessments. Students will be introduced to the history of psychological measurement and relevant key statistical concepts that are important in test development including reliability, validity, norms, and factor analysis.
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How this paper will be taught

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The course will provide theoretical (through online lectures) understanding of personality and intelligence theories and psychological measurement techniques. The laboratories will focus on statistical techniques commonly used in test development and evaluation.

Lectures will be available online - there are no face-to-face lecture sessions. You can complete the labs either in-person or remotely if you sign up for the on-line laboratory session (more information is available on Moodle).

There will be three optional tutorial/discussion sessions (online) to talk about the lecture content. Days and times will be posted on Moodle.

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Required Readings

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The recommended book is Maltby, Day, Macaskill (2017) Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence. 4th Ed. This will be supplemented by chapters from Cohen & Swerdlick, Psychological Testing and Assessment (any edition) for the measurement and assessment lectures. Other readings will be given via Moodle. The Maltby and Cohen texts are available as ebooks via the library catalogue.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Analyse psychometric data
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  • Demonstrate understanding of how psychological tests are developed and used
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  • Describe a range of different personality theories
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  • Describe theories of intelligence and factors that influence intelligence
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  • Design a simple questionnaire
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Practicals start from the second week of the semester. Attendance at the practical sessions will help you to complete your assignments (completing the practicals provides the data for the assignments and takes you through the analyses you are required to complete).

The practical work for this paper is self-directed, meaning you are provided with all the information you need to complete the practical assignments and you are expected to work through the material yourself. To help you complete the practical assignments, we have booked two-hour lab sessions where you can access the labs on campus and a lab instructor will be available during the second hour of the lab to answer any questions. Students can sign up for the labs on Moodle during the first week of the paper.

The details of the practicals and the related assignments are on Moodle

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Practical Assignments
60
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Personality Test
6 Sep 2023
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Intelligence test
12 Oct 2023
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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