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Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance

by: Morrow, James R.

Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance

by: Morrow, James R.

ISBN 13:
9780736031882
ISBN 10:
073603188X
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 06/01/2000
Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Univ. of North Texas. Textbook, for students, presents a comprehensive foundation of basic measurement concepts. Offers practical physical education and human performance problems and solutions spanning the content areas of kinesiology, physical education, and health and fitness. Includes activities and learning aids. Previous edition: c1995.

Preface

Acknowledgments

xiii

Credits

PART I BASIC TOOLS IN MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION

Introduction to Tests and Measurements

(12)

The Nature of Measurement and Evaluation

(3)

Purposes of Measurement, Testing, and Evaluation

(2)

Domains of Human Performance

(5)

Using Technology in Measurement and Evaluation

(16)

Becoming Computer Literate

(1)

Using Microcomputers to Analyze Data

(4)

Using SPSS for Windows

(5)

Creating Data Matrices

(3)

Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution

(20)

Scales of Measurement

(1)

Summation Notation

(1)

Reporting Data

(2)

Central Tendency

(1)

Distribution Shapes

(2)

Variability

(4)

Standard Scores

(1)

Normal-Curve Areas (The z Table)

(7)

Correlation and Prediction

(14)

The Correlation Coefficient

(2)

Calculating r

(4)

Prediction

(4)

Multiple Correlation

(2)

Inferential Statistics

(17)

Hypothesis Testing

(2)

Independent and Dependent Variables

(1)

Selected Statistical Tests

(12)

PART II RELIABILITY, VALIDITY, AND GRADING

(94)

Norm-Referenced Measurement

(24)

Reliability

(11)

Validity

(6)

Applied Reliability and Validity Measures

102

(4)

Criterion-Referenced Measurement

106

(20)

Developing Criterion-Referenced Standards

109

(1)

Historical Background

109

(3)

Development of Criterion-Referenced Testing

112

(1)

Statistical Analysis of CRTs

113

(2)

Statistical Techniques to Use With CRTs

115

(11)

Grading: A Summative Evaluation

126

(24)

Evaluations and Standards

129

(1)

The Process of Grading

130

(1)

Determining Instructional Objectives

130

(5)

Consistency in Grading

135

(1)

Grading Mechanics

135

(15)

Alternative Assessment

150

(25)

Recent Trends in Educational Assessment

154

(1)

Alternative Assessment of Psychomotor Skills

155

(5)

Establishing Criteria for Judging Alternative Assessments

160

(5)

Alternative Assessment Techniques

165

(5)

Guidelines for Developing Alternative Assessments

170

(2)

Improving Alternative Assessment

172

(3)

PART III APPLICATIONS OF MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION

175

(186)

Measuring Cognitive Objectives With Written Tests

176

(46)

Planning the Test

179

(8)

Constructing and Scoring the Test

187

(18)

Administering the Test

205

(3)

Analyzing the Test

208

(2)

Item Analysis

210

(5)

Sources of Written Tests

215

(1)

Questionnaires

216

(6)

Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Adults

222

(50)

Health-Related Physical Fitness

225

(1)

Apparently Healthy People

226

(1)

Measuring Aerobic Capacity

227

(8)

Measuring Body Composition

235

(8)

Measuring Muscular Strength and Endurance

243

(9)

Measuring Flexibility

252

(2)

Health-Related Fitness Batteries

254

(1)

Physical Fitness Assessment in Older Adults

255

(2)

The Older Adult Fitness Battery

257

(9)

Special Populations

266

(1)

Measuring Physical Activity

267

(3)

Certification Programs

270

(1)

A Practical Health-Related Fitness Battery

271

(1)

Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Youth

272

(26)

Health-Related Fitness and Motor Fitness

276

(1)

Norms Versus Criterion-Referenced Standards

277

(1)

Normative Data

278

(2)

Youth Fitness Test Batteries

280

(2)

Fitnessgram

282

(6)

Variable Standards in Youth Fitness Tests

288

(2)

Enhancing Reliable and Valid Fitness Test Results With Children

290

(1)

Special Children

290

(2)

Measuring Physical Activity in Youth

292

(6)

Assessment of Sport Skills and Motor Abilities

298

(32)

Guidelines for Sport Skills and Motor Performance Tests

300

(1)

Effective Testing Procedures

301

(2)

Developing Psychomotor Tests

303

(2)

Issues in Skills Testing

305

(2)

Skills Test Classification

307

(12)

Testing Motor Abilities

319

(4)

Purposes of Human Performance Analysis

323

(7)

Psychological Measurements in Sport and Exercise

330

(31)

Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement and Mental Health

332

(1)

Trait Versus State Measures

333

(1)

General Versus Sport-Specific Measures

334

(1)

Cautions in Using Psychological Tests

335

(2)

Quantitative Versus Qualitative Measurement

337

(4)

Scales Used in Sport and Exercise Psychology

341

(13)

General Psychological Scales Used in Sport and Exercise

354

(7)

Glossary

361

(4)

References

365

(6)

Index

371

(11)

About the Authors

382

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