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Psychological Assessment and Measurement unit (PSY324)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit offers a systematic approach to understanding psychological assessment and measurement. Consideration is given to a range of psychological assessment strategies and how these can be applied across a range of contexts . This unit is designed to provide you with foundational skills and knowledge relevant to research and pre-professional training. Throughout the unit, you will develop practical skills and knowledge to a foundational level of competence in relation to psychological assessment, appropriate test selection , and evaluating the efficacy of assessment tools.

Summary

Unit name Psychological Assessment and Measurement
Unit code PSY324
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Grace Fitzallen
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Compare and contrast the psychological assessment process in the context of clinical and non-clinical populations.
  • Illustrate how equity and diversity principles impact decisions about psychological assessments and/or measurement.
  • Critically apply psychometric knowledge in the development and evaluation of standardised assessment tools.
  • Illustrate how distinct psychological assessment techniques can influence the measurement and interpretation of psychological functioning.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090701 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 $1,192.00 $2,972.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

PSY211 OR KHB100

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2-hour online lecture weekly

2-hour practical or online practical modules weekly.

5hrs weekly Independent Learning

AssessmentCase Study – Scoring (15%)|Evaluations (15%)|Case Study – Essay (30%)|Video Presentation (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text for this unit:  

  • Cohen, R. J., Schneider, W. J., & Tobin, R. (2021). Psychological Testing and Assessment - An Introduction to Tests and Measurement Tenth Edition. McGraw-Hill US Higher Education ISE.
Recommended

There will be some recommended readings throughout the semester which will be provided within the learning content on MyLO for that week. These are provided for further information and interest, and/or may be helpful to support your assessments, however, the readings themselves are not assessable.

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