EPSY 585

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Theories of Measurement I

Credit: 4 hours.

Provides a conceptual framework of classical test theory (e.g., true scores, error of measurement, composite measures) and alternatives to the classical model (e.g., generalizability theory, latent trait theory). Students will learn the techniques and theory of classical test theory and apply the methods to educational and psychological assessments. Topics covered include reliability, validity, generalizability, dichotomous Item Response Theory (IRT), test construction and design, item bias and fairness, Differential Item Functioning (DIF), scaling, linking, and equating.

Same as PSYC 595. Prerequisite: EPSY 581 and EPSY 582; PSYC 506 and PSYC 507; or equivalents.

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EPSY 585 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			34110	Lecture-Discussion	A	1:00PM -3:50PM	W	1140 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling		Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: Prerequisites are enforced and those not meeting them will be asked to drop or will be dropped from the class. Synchronous attendance required. Canvas LMS. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.