Psicometria e metodologia della ricerca
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at acquiring the most widely used statistical concepts and methods of analysis in psychological research. It aims to provide knowledge related to:
- Basic elements for psychometrics, such as the concepts of relation, function, combinatorial calculus, measurement scale;
- Theoretical foundations of statistical procedures oriented to the exploration and interpretation of data in applied research;
- Descriptive and inferential statistics, with a focus on probability and its distributions, samples, variables, hypotheses and statistical tests.
- Basic elements for psychometrics, such as the concepts of relation, function, combinatorial calculus, measurement scale;
- Theoretical foundations of statistical procedures oriented to the exploration and interpretation of data in applied research;
- Descriptive and inferential statistics, with a focus on probability and its distributions, samples, variables, hypotheses and statistical tests.
Expected learning outcomes
Specifically, at the end of the course students will be able to:
- Understand the proposed statistical methodologies;
- Perform practical exercises applying the psychometric techniques discussed;
- Select the data analysis tools most appropriate to the nature of the phenomenon under study;
- Apply univariate and bivariate statistical inference methods to test specific research hypotheses in one or more data samples;
- Apply acquired skills in practical contexts related to psychology;
- Evaluate and interpret the results of statistical analyses, formulate conclusions consistent with the relevant statistical model.
- Understand the proposed statistical methodologies;
- Perform practical exercises applying the psychometric techniques discussed;
- Select the data analysis tools most appropriate to the nature of the phenomenon under study;
- Apply univariate and bivariate statistical inference methods to test specific research hypotheses in one or more data samples;
- Apply acquired skills in practical contexts related to psychology;
- Evaluate and interpret the results of statistical analyses, formulate conclusions consistent with the relevant statistical model.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
Development and evaluation of psychological assessment tools
Principles of validity, reliability, and standardization.
Examples of psychological tests and self-report scales.
Research methodology in psychology
Research designs (experimental, observational, longitudinal).
Variables, hypotheses, and bias control.
Data interpretation and critical reading of scientific articles
Analysis of abstracts, tables, and psychometric study results.
Basic concepts of meta-analysis and systematic reviews.
Principles of validity, reliability, and standardization.
Examples of psychological tests and self-report scales.
Research methodology in psychology
Research designs (experimental, observational, longitudinal).
Variables, hypotheses, and bias control.
Data interpretation and critical reading of scientific articles
Analysis of abstracts, tables, and psychometric study results.
Basic concepts of meta-analysis and systematic reviews.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, accompanied by exercises and group work.
Teaching Resources
The bibliography will be provided at the start of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The written test includes closed and/or open-ended questions.
The result will be expressed out of thirty and shared through the official website.
The result will be expressed out of thirty and shared through the official website.
M-PSI/03 - PSYCHOMETRICS - University credits: 7
Lessons: 42 hours