A. Basic principles 1. Introduction 2. Scaling models 3. Validity B. Internal structure of measures 1. Variance and covariance 2. Multivariate correlational analysis 3. Theory of measurement error 4. Assessment of reliability 5. Construction of conventional tests 6. Construction of tests for special purposes C. Multivariate analysis 1. Fundamentals of factor analysis 2. Special issues in factor analysis 3. Profile analysis discrimination analysis and multidimensional scaling D. The content areas 1. Measurement of abilities 2. Measurement of personality traits 3. Measurement of sentiments 4. Contingent variables - effects on psychological measurement