Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance-3E w/Web Stdy Gde

by Morrow, Jr., James

• ISBN13: 9780736065030
• ISBN10: 0736065032
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Third Edition,offers unmatched, in-depth instruction in measurement and evaluation techniques. Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition features a new section on epidemiology and further develops international perspectives. This edition also features improved readability in measurement statistics and enhanced efficiency in solving measurement and evaluation problems through the use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).Additional features that are new to this edition:-Revised first chapter that lays the groundwork for improved learning throughout the text-Inclusion of a specific downloadable data set that is used as an example in many chapters-Removal of outdated and complicated statistical techniques, eliminating the need for a background in higher-level mathematics-Additional computer tasks in each chapter that tie earlier learning to specific applications-Decision scenarios similar to those made by human performance professionals to help students apply decision making skills to practical, real-life problems The text also increases the number of problem sets and places a greater emphasis on student-friendly learning through its learning aids, including chapter objectives, measurement and evaluation challenges, highlight features, mastery items, and new computer tasks for each chapter. Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Third Edition,will appeal to students by engaging them in the material to increase their comprehension, and to professionals through its depth of information and ease in locating it.Includes an online study guide! To assist students using the text, Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Third Edition, has a companion online student study guide that allows students to interactively practice, review, and develop their understanding of measurement and evaluation processes so that they can make strong grades and valid decisions. Students will receive free access to the study guide with the purchase of a new text, or it may be purchased as a separate componentThe online study guide is designed to help students learn, understand, and practice the main concepts of each chapter. Students will find selected answers to mastery items from the text, homework problems, selected homework answers, data matrixes to download, and multiple choice quizzes designed to test their knowledge of the textbook material. They will also find lecture outlines created by the authors to help them learn the key concepts, as well as links to related sites on the Web and a variety of test tips.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xiii
Credits	xv
I Basic Tools in Measurement and Evaluation	1	(78)
Introduction to Tests and Measurements	2	(12)
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	(18)
Using Microcomputers to Analyze Data	17	(3)
Using SPSS	20	(10)
Downloading Data Matrices	30	(2)
Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution	32	(18)
Scales of Measurement	34	(1)
Summation Notation	35	(1)
Reporting Data	35	(2)
Central Tendency	37	(1)
Distribution Shapes	37	(3)
Variability	40	(3)
Standard Scores	43	(1)
Normal-Curve Areas (z Table)	44	(6)
Correlation and Prediction	50	(14)
Correlation Coefficient	52	(2)
Calculating r	54	(4)
Prediction	58	(5)
Multiple Correlation	63	(1)
Inferential Statistics	64	(15)
Hypothesis Testing	66	(2)
Independent and Dependent Variables	68	(1)
Selected Statistical Tests	69	(10)
II Reliability, Validity, and Grading	79	(98)
Norm-Referenced Measurement	80	(24)
Reliability	83	(11)
Validity	94	(6)
Applied Reliability and Validity Measures	100	(4)
Criterion-Referenced Measurement	104	(22)
Developing Criterion-Referenced Standards	107	(1)
Development of Criterion-Referenced Testing	107	(3)
Statistical Analysis of CRTs	110	(1)
Statistical Techniques to Use With CRTs	111	(5)
CRT Examples	116	(5)
Applying Criterion-Referenced Standards to Epidemiology	121	(5)
Alternative Assessment	126	(26)
Recent Trends in Educational Assessment	130	(1)
Alternative Assessment of Psychomotor Skills	131	(5)
Establishing Criteria for Judging Alternative Assessments	136	(6)
Alternative Assessment Techniques	142	(6)
Guidelines for Developing Alternative Assessments	148	(2)
Improving Alternative Assessment	150	(2)
Grading: A Summative Evaluation	152	(25)
Evaluations and Standards	155	(1)
Process of Grading	155	(1)
Determining Instructional Objectives	156	(4)
Consistency in Grading	160	(1)
Grading Mechanics	160	(17)
III Applications of Measurement and Evaluation	177	(194)
Measuring Cognitive Objectives With Written Tests	178	(44)
Planning the Test	181	(8)
Constructing and Scoring the Test	189	(18)
Administering the Test	207	(3)
Analyzing the Test	210	(2)
Item Analysis	212	(4)
Sources of Written Tests	216	(1)
Questionnaires	217	(5)
Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Adults	222	(52)
Health-Related Physical Fitness	225	(1)
Apparently Healthy People	226	(1)
Measuring Aerobic Capacity	227	(8)
Measuring Body Composition	235	(9)
Measuring Muscular Strength and Endurance	244	(8)
Measuring Flexibility	252	(3)
Health-Related Fitness Batteries	255	(1)
Physical Fitness Assessment in Older Adults	256	(2)
Older Adult Fitness Battery	258	(10)
Special Populations	268	(1)
Measuring Physical Activity	268	(4)
Certification Programs	272	(1)
Practical Health-Related Fitness Battery	272	(2)
Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Youth	274	(32)
Health-Related Fitness and Motor Fitness	278	(1)
Norms Versus Criterion-Referenced Standards	279	(1)
Normative Data	280	(3)
Youth Fitness Test Batteries	283	(5)
Fitnessgram	288	(8)
Variable Standards in Youth Fitness Tests	296	(1)
Enhancing Reliable and Valid Fitness Test Results With Children	297	(1)
Special Children	298	(2)
Measuring Physical Activity in Youth	300	(6)
Assessment of Sport Skills and Motor Abilities	306	(32)
Guidelines for Sport Skills and Motor Performance Tests	308	(1)
Effective Testing Procedures	309	(2)
Developing Psychomotor Tests	311	(1)
Issues in Skills Testing	312	(3)
Skills Test Classification	315	(12)
Testing Motor Abilities	327	(4)
Purposes of Human Performance Analysis	331	(7)
Psychological Measurements in Sport and Exercise	338	(33)
Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement and Mental Health	340	(1)
Trait Versus State Measures	341	(1)
General Versus Sport-Specific Measures	342	(1)
Cautions in Using Psychological Tests	343	(2)
Quantitative Versus Qualitative Measurement	345	(5)
Scales Used in Sport and Exercise Psychology	350	(13)
General Psychological Scales Used in Sport and Exercise	363	(8)
Glossary	371	(8)
References	379	(8)
Index	387	(10)
About the Authors	397