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of applied psychology. The student is
expected to demonstrate an ability to formulate
research questions as testable
hypotheses, to analyze data using apptOpriate
research methods and design and statistical
tOols, and to present the entire work in
a well-written document using APA style.
The number of credits is determined when
the proposal is approved. Prerequisites:
approval ofthe thesis prior to registration.
Pass/Failgrading. Eligible for continuing
studies (eS) grade.
APPL 801 Statistics for Assessment and
Evaluation I (3) An advanced course covering
statistics common to field research,
including partial and semi-partial correlation,
ANCOVA, and multiple regression,
and statistics used with dichotomous
dependent variables, including logistic
regression and nonparametric procedures
(e.g., Chi-square, Cohen's Kappa, Fisher
Exact test, Wilcoxon's Matched-Pairs
Signed-Rank Test). Exams and projects
involve examples of field assessment with
an emphasis on interpreting results calculated
using SPSS.
APPL 802 Statistics for Assessment and
Evaluation II (3) An advanced course covering
multivariate statistical procedures,
including factOr analysis, MANOVA and
MANCOVA, discriminant analysis, confirmatOty
factor analysis and causal modeling.
Exams and projects involve examples of
field assessment with an emphasis on interpreting
results calculated via SPSS.
Prerequisite: APPL 801.
APPL 803 Measurement Theory (3)
An advanced course in psychometrics that
focuses on understanding the internal
structure of scales used primarily for measuring
abilities, personality traits, interests,
values, and attitudes. Emphasis is on scale
construction based on True Score Theory,
GeneralizabilityTheory, and Item Response
Theory. This course assumes the understanding
of reliability, validity, and scaling
models.
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APPL 804 Organizational Theory and
Development (3) Survey of organizational
theory and techniques used in Organizational
Development. Topics include organizational
structure and communication,
sources of power, organizational culture,
Lewin's Change Model, Action Research,
and Schein's Process Change.
APPL 805 Consulting Skills (3) Focuses
on the essential skills and abilities needed
for successful consulting to organizations.
Topics include business development, project
management, cost estimation, and
report writing. Emphasizes learning techniques
used ror successful group presentations
and developing skills for effective oral
and written communication.
APPL 806 Survey Development and
Implementation (3) Students learn how
to plan, design, and implement surveys to
assess organizational characteristics. Emphasis
placed on how to collect, analyze
survey data, and present findings to the
organization.
APPL 807 Examination Construction (3)
An advanced course that develops skills in
constructing examinations (primarily written)
for employment and educational testing.
Measurement theory is reviewed
through data analysis projects that involve
calculating estimates of reliability and validity,
item difficulty and item discrimination,
criterion-referencing, methods for setting
cutOff scores, cross-validation, and jackknife
procedures.
APPL 810 Qualitative Research Methods
(3) Focuses on the predominant techniques
for designing, collecting, and analyzing
qualitative data. Various methods of data
collection such as naturalistic observation,
informal interviewing, in-depth immersion
(ethnography), and focus groups are studied.
Covers tOpics relating to content analysis,
coding responses, ethical issues and
comparing qualitative and quantitative
measures.