Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiology

by Wood, Terry

• ISBN13: 9780736045032
• ISBN10: 0736045031
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-17
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Simple, yet sophisticated, Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiologyis presented without the need to work through rigorous equation sets. The text appeals to a broad readership interested in measurement. Researchers and students can fathom the conceptual basis for topical measurement techniques and their application, and they are exposed to measurement issues in various physical activity fields. The text grounds readers in measurement basics in an easy-to-understand fashion and is for non-measurement specialists who deal with measurement in various physical activity fields.But it goes beyond simple. It takes full advantage of the advances in computer technology and programming to offer an array of advanced test construction and modeling methodologies to researchers and practitioners. And it describes new methods in handling both large and small data sets.Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiologyprovides a contemporary reference on measurement issues. The authors take both a broad and focused look at measurement issues in the physical domain. Readers learn about the tools that can facilitate their more advanced work, particularly with regard to statistical techniques, and learn practical applications in areas such as educational assessment and preemployment physical testing.The book is divided into four parts. Part Iintroduces readers to measurement basics, including validity, reliability, and test construction. Part IIexplores current issues in measurement, including ethical issues, computerized adaptive testing, item bias, and scaling and equating measures. Part IIIfocuses on advanced statistical techniques, including analysis of large and small data sets, analysis of longitudinal data, and structural equation modeling and its applications. In part IV, the authors look at measurement in practice, current issues in physical education, measurement of physical activity, measurement issues in the clinical setting, epidemiology and physical activity, and preemployment physical testing.With this simple yet sophisticated approach, Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiologycan be used by students in graduate-level introductory measurement courses or as a reference by researchers and clinicians in the allied health professions.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors	x
Preface	xi
Part I Measurement Basics	1	(76)
Chapter 1 Introduction	3	(6)
Terry M. Wood
Evolution of Measurement Theory and Practice	4	(3)
Measurement in Practice	7	(1)
Summary	7	(2)
Chapter 2 Validity	9	(18)
David A. Rowe and Matthew T. Mahar
Definitional Stage	13	(2)
Confirmatory Stage	15	(6)
Theory-Testing Stage	21	(2)
Reporting Validity	23	(2)
Summary	25	(2)
Chapter 3 Reliability and Error of Measurement	27	(26)
Ted A. Baumgartner
Reliability Considerations	27	(1)
Reliability Estimation for Norm-Referenced Physical Performance Tests	28	(12)
Standard Error of Measurement for Norm-Referenced Physical Performance Tests	40	(2)
Reliability Estimation for Criterion-Referenced Physical Performance Tests	42	(3)
Reliability Estimates for Scores From Knowledge Tests and Questionnaires	45	(7)
Other Reliability Topics	52	(1)
Summary	52	(1)
Chapter 4 Constructing Tests Using Item Response Theory	53	(24)
Weimo Zhu
What Is IRT?	54	(2)
Commonly Used IRT Models	56	(2)
Assumptions Related to IRT	58	(1)
Estimation of Item and Ability Parameters	58	(5)
Addressing Model–Data Fit	63	(3)
Some Unique Features and Advantages of IRT	66	(4)
Item Bank and IRT-Based Test Construction	70	(1)
Kinesiology Applications	71	(2)
Software	73	(1)
IRT Limitations and Future Direction	74	(1)
Summary	75	(2)
Part II Current Issues in Measurement	77	(68)
Chapter 5 Ethical Issues in Measurement
Patricia Patterson
Ethical Standards	80	(1)
Technical Standards	80	(2)
Construct Validity	82	(1)
Example 1: Ethics and the Measurement of Physical Activity (PA)	82	(3)
Example 2: Ethics and the Measurement of Effective Coaching	85	(2)
Example 3: Ethics in Performance Assessments	87	(3)
Summary	90	(3)
Chapter 6 Scaling, Equating, and Linking to Make Measures Interpretable	93	(20)
Weimo Zhu
Scaling	93	(8)
Equating and Linking	101	(1)
Equating Methods	102	(7)
Kinesiology Applications and Future Research Directions	109	(1)
Summary	110	(3)
Chapter 7 Item Bias and Differential Item Functioning	113	(14)
Allan Cohen
Bias and Differential Item Functioning	113	(1)
Multidimensional Framework for DIF	114	(2)
Detecting DIF	116	(8)
Measures of the Amount of DIF	124	(1)
Areas of Future DIF Research	124	(2)
Summary	126	(1)
Chapter 8 Computerized Adaptive Testing	127	(18)
Richard C. Gershon and Betty A. Bergstrom
Introduction to Computer-Based Testing	127	(2)
Historical Background of Adaptive Testing	129	(1)
Advantages of CAT	130	(2)
Process of CAT	132	(5)
Critical Issues in Constructing and Maintaining CAT	137	(3)
CAT Today	140	(3)
Summary	143	(2)
Part III Advanced Statistical Techniques	145	(72)
Chapter 9 Structural Equation Modeling and Its Applications in Exercise Science Research	147	(22)
Fuzhong Li and Peter Harmer
Structural Equation Models	148	(8)
Sample Applications	156	(7)
Extended Topics	163	(3)
Summary	166	(3)
Chapter 10 Repeated Measures and Longitudinal Data Analysis	169	(30)
Ilhyeok Park and Robert W. Schutz
Analysis of Variance for Repeated Measures Designs	170	(7)
Hierarchical Linear Modeling With Longitudinal Data	177	(10)
Structural Equation Modeling With Longitudinal Data	187	(6)
Comparison Among Statistical Models: ANOVA vs. HLM vs. LCM	193	(4)
Analysis of Change in the Near Future	197	(1)
Summary	197	(2)
Chapter 11 Analyzing Very Large or Very Small Data Sets	199	(18)
Weimo Zhu and Anre Venter
Analyzing Very Large Data Sets With Data Mining	200	(8)
Analyzing Very Small Data Sets	208	(7)
Summary	215	(1)
Resources: Some Useful Web Links	216	(1)
Part IV Measurement in Practice	217	(130)
Chapter 12 Current Issues in Physical Education	219	(18)
Terry M. Wood
Educational Reform and Assessment Practice	220	(1)
Understanding New Assessment Practice	221	(4)
Measurement Issues	225	(10)
Summary	235	(2)
Chapter 13 Measuring Physical Activity	237	(36)
Michael J. LaMonte, Barbara E. Ainsworth, and Jared P. Reis
Terminology	237	(6)
Conceptual Framework for Physical Activity Measurement	243	(1)
Measures of Energy Expenditure	244	(3)
Direct Measures of Energy Expenditure	247	(5)
Measures of Physical Activity	252	(18)
Selecting a Method of Measurement	270	(1)
Summary	271	(2)
Chapter 14 Epidemiology and Physical Activity	273	(24)
Richard A. Washburn, Rod K. Dishman, and Gregory Heath
Physical Activity Epidemiology—A Historical Perspective	273	(2)
Concepts and Methods in Physical Activity Epidemiology	275	(10)
Evaluating Associations in Epidemiologic Studies	285	(7)
Determining Cause in Epidemiologic Studies	292	(2)
Summary	294	(3)
Chapter 15 Measurement Issues in the Clinical Setting	297	(18)
Marilyn A. Looney
Evaluating the Diagnostic Accuracy of Tests	298	(10)
Major Sources of Bias Affecting the Size of Diagnostic Statistics	308	(4)
Summary	312	(3)
Chapter 16 Preemployment Physical Testing	315	(32)
Andrew S. Jackson
Legal Issues	315	(5)
Validation Study	320	(23)
Summary	343	(4)
Glossary	347	(20)
References	367	(52)
Index	419	(8)
About the Editors	427