Module: Psychometrics & Analytics

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Psychometrics & Analytics
Module Code	MNA1070 (ITS: HR5125)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module has two key aims. First, it is designed to develop understanding and skill in the administration, use and application of psychometric testing in the workplace. The module is also designed to support the development of analytic skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis with the view to supporting dissertation completion for HR517.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of the application of psychometric testing in the workplace
2. Develop skills in administering and providing feedback on psychometric testing of cognitive ability and aptitude in the workplace
3. Apply research methods knowledge to the analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Workshop	11	4 x Skills workshops
Workshop	14	2 day TUA workshop in psychometrics
Independent Study	10	Pre TUA workshop preparation
Independent Study	60	Completion of Psychometric Testing Professional Portfolio
Independent Study	20	Reading and Preparation for Analytics Workshops
Assignment Completion	10	Completion and submission of analysis plan
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20734	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Niamh Daly	Module Teacher	Janine Bosak

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	Completion of professional portfolio required for BPS TUA accreditation in psychometric testing	0%	Sem 2 End
Assignment	Submission of a one page dissertation analysis plan based on participation in two or more analytics workshops designed to support dissertation analysis and completion	0%	Sem 2 End
Participation	n/a	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Test User Ability accreditation workshop
Attendance and participation in TUA training

Research Ethics Workshop
Discussion based workshop on common research ethics issues drawing on guidelines from Psychological Society of Ireland and Dublin City University. This workshop is designed to support the completion of ethics approval process

Qualitative Analysis Workshop
Skills based workshop designed to support qualitative analysis for dissertation research

Quantitative Analysis Workshop
Skills based workshop designed to support quantitative analysis for dissertation research

Dissertation Workshop
Interactive, discussion based workshop designed to support dissertation write up and completion

Analysis Plan
Completion of a one page plan for dissertation analysis

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None