3. COURSEDESCRIPTION
❑ This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of reasoning in
educational measurement
❑ Main topics for the course include basic statistical concepts for measurement,
measurement applications in research and practice, reliability, generalizability, factor
analysis, validity, item analysis, and item response theory
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4. RequiredTextbooks
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• Finch, W. H., & French, B. F. (2018). Educational and Psychological
Measurement. Routledge.
• Albano, Anthony D. (2018). Introduction to Educational and Psychological
Measurement Using R (Freely available at https://thetaminusb.com/intro-
measurement-r/)
5. ComputerSoftware:R/RStudioandSPSS
❑ We will exercise R/RStudio and SPSS in this course
❑ R and RStudio are freely downloadable from
• https://cran.rstudio.com/ (R program)
• https://rstudio.com/products/rstudio (RStudio program)
❑ SPSS is freely available for TTU students
• http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/software/spss.php
❑ The detailed instructions and resources will be made available on the left side menu
in Blackboard
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8. ASSIGNMENTSANDEVALUATIONPROCEDURES
❑ Apply and Evaluate (A&E) Project: Final Research Paper
• This course will offer 1 A&E project assignment that requires the analysis of students’
own real data.
• Students will complete a project paper written in a Word document, using 1-inch
margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and should include
O Title page (1 page)
O Introduction (up to 2 page)
O Method (up to 2 pages)
O Results (no page limit)
O Conclusions/Implications (up to 2 pages)
O References & Appendices (e.g., Tables, Figures, and Software syntax) (no page limit)
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9. ASSIGNMENTSANDEVALUATIONPROCEDURES
❑ Grading Criteria: Apply and Evaluate (A&E) Project (20 points)
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Beginning Exceptional
Introduction
• Clear statement of purpose and research
questions
1 2 3 4 5
Methods
• Comprehensive overview and rational for
the modeling techniques and statistical
methods chosen to address the research
questions
1 2 3 4 5
Results
• Accurate and professional representation
of the results
1 2 3 4 5
Conclusions/
Implications
• Clear connection between the statement
of purpose and the research questions
1 2 3 4 5
10. CourseGrades
Assignment Score
Homework assignments 80% of the Final Grade
A&E project: Research paper 20% of the Final Grade
Total 100
Grade %
A ≥90%
B 80‒89.9%
C 70‒79.9%
D 60‒69.9%
F <60%
Note. The grading policy is subject to change. Any changes will be announced during class
meetings and posted on Blackboard.
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11. HonorCode
❑ Each student’s presence here presupposes a commitment to principles of academic
honesty, integrity, and responsible citizenship
❑ Consult the University Senate Rules and Regulations regarding academic
misconduct
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