Triennale

CFU 3

UNITÀ 30

Introduction to quantitative methods of survey: Test Theory

Aims

At the end of the course, students will obtain the following skills: 

  • Skills to develop questions in the field of quantitative research. 
  • Skills for operationalizing constructs in the area of scientific psychology. 

Programme

  • Evolution of the concept of science 
  • The research process 
  • Communication, principles and examples of research 
  • Descriptive research methods 
  • Real experiments, quasi-experiments and single-subject experiments 
  • Measuring instruments in psychology 
  • Reliability and validity of measurement and research 
  • The construction of a psychological test 

Exam

Written exam.

Bibliography

Pedon, A., Gnisi, A. (2016). Metodologia della ricerca psicologica. Il Mulino