RHAB 6740 - Measurement and Evaluation

3 hours

Offers an introduction to basic concepts and issues in measurement including descriptive statistics, scales of measurement, norms, reliability, and validity. An overview of psychometric theory underlying test construction; classical test theory, item response theory, and applications are included. Advantages and limitations of measurement techniques, their issues and applications are discussed and illustrated. Presents the implications of the theory of program evaluation and related techniques on the standards of quality professional practice.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.