Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance

by Morrow, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780736031882
• ISBN10: 073603188X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xiii
Credits	xv
PART I BASIC TOOLS IN MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
Introduction to Tests and Measurements	2	(12)
The Nature of Measurement and Evaluation	4	(3)
Purposes of Measurement, Testing, and Evaluation	7	(2)
Domains of Human Performance	9	(5)
Using Technology in Measurement and Evaluation	14	(16)
Becoming Computer Literate	17	(1)
Using Microcomputers to Analyze Data	18	(4)
Using SPSS for Windows	22	(5)
Creating Data Matrices	27	(3)
Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution	30	(20)
Scales of Measurement	32	(1)
Summation Notation	33	(1)
Reporting Data	33	(2)
Central Tendency	35	(1)
Distribution Shapes	36	(2)
Variability	38	(4)
Standard Scores	42	(1)
Normal-Curve Areas (The z Table)	43	(7)
Correlation and Prediction	50	(14)
The Correlation Coefficient	52	(2)
Calculating r	54	(4)
Prediction	58	(4)
Multiple Correlation	62	(2)
Inferential Statistics	64	(17)
Hypothesis Testing	66	(2)
Independent and Dependent Variables	68	(1)
Selected Statistical Tests	69	(12)
PART II RELIABILITY, VALIDITY, AND GRADING	81	(94)
Norm-Referenced Measurement	82	(24)
Reliability	85	(11)
Validity	96	(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