2 Credits History, theory and methodological consideration and studies of projective instruments. Instruction in administration, scoring and interpretation of some currently used devices leading to a knowledgeable understanding of the instruments. Equivalent to 489-745. Covers basic statistics, in regard to test construction, test uses and misuses, test selection, purposes of testing, ethics, basic test interpretation processes, and types of tests and testing programs frequently employed by psychoeducational specialists. Included are individual inventories, aptitude and achievement tests, problem surveys and other screening devices.
Emphasis is placed upon individual mental tests and procedures.
The application of neuropsychological theory and assessment techniques to the education of children who possess cortical damage or dysfunction. Equivalent to 489-766. Current research in learning disabilities is examined and evaluated. Credits Independent research under direction of investigation adviser. Selection of problems, development of outline, review of literature, compilation of bibliography, plan of method of attack, conduct of research, interpretation of findings, and preparation of the final paper according to thesis standards.