Constructing validity: Basic issues in objective scale development [chapter]

Lee Anna Clark, David Watson
Methodological issues and strategies in clinical research (4th ed.).  
Lab Instructor: Rachel Martin rmartin@ucalgary.ca Office: TBA Phone: 220-8679 Office Hours: Thursdays 8:30 to 9 AM Labs: A135, Thurs 1 to 3:45 Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the theoretical, professional, and ethical issues in psychological assessment and to develop competence in the administration and interpretation of selected instruments. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, presentations and demonstrations. In addition to providing a
more » ... asic understanding of the development and psychometric properties of each test, the course will provide students with "hands-on" experience both in the classroom and in a practicum setting. During the latter part of the course, students will be required to conduct one or two assessments in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist. Students will be expected to integrate assessment data from various sources and to use this data in the formulation of treatment plans.
doi:10.1037/14805-012 fatcat:ab6sgbvdhbcyzbzgkk7bcqs4ee