Psychometrics MOOC

The following is a provisional list of topics to be covered. We are still putting the MOOC together at the current time and so this syllabus will be replaced by a more detailed and final syllabus nearer to the commencement date. The term “Psychometric Test” refers to multiple types of psychometric tools including aptitude tests, ability tests and personality assessments.

• Introduction to Psychometric Testing
• Job Analysis and Competency Frameworks
• Reliability of Psychometric Tests
• Validity of Psychometric Tests
• Choosing the Right Test – Understanding the Test Manual
• Test Administration
• Scoring Psychometric Tests
• Interpreting Psychometric Test Results
• Psychometric Test Feedback to Candidates
• Psychometric Test Feedback to Decision-makers
• Ethical Issues in Psychometric Testing at Work