Measurement and evaluation in human performance

''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 features improved readability in measurement statistics and enhanced efficiency in solving measurement and evaluation problems when using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).''--Jacket. Read more... Content: Basic tools in measurement and evaluation. Introduction to tests and measurements -- Using technology in measurement and evaluation -- Descriptive statistics and the normal distribution -- Correlation and prediction -- Inferential statistics -- Reliability, validity, and grading. Norm referenced measurement -- Criterion referenced measurement -- Alternative assessment -- Grading : a summative evaluation -- Applications of measurement and evaluation. Measuring cognitive objectives with written tests -- Physical fitness and activity assessment in adults -- Physical fitness and activity assessment in youth -- Assessment of sport skills and motor abilities -- Psychological measurements in sport and exercise. Abstract: ''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 features improved readability in measurement statistics and enhanced efficiency in solving measurement and evaluation problems when using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).''--Jacket Thoroughly revised & updated, this new edition offers instructors & readers with the most comprehensive textbook in measurement & evaluation Thoroughly revised and updated, this third edition offers unmatched, in-depth instruction in measurement and evaluation techniques.