Measurement theory and practice in kinesiology /
Measurement theory and practice in kinesiology /
Terry M. Wood, Weimo Zhu, editors.
- xii, 428 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Outgrowth of: Measurement concepts in physical education and exercise science. c1989.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-418) and index.
List of contributors -- Preface -- Part I. Measurement basics -- Chapter 1. Introduction / Terry M. Wood -- Chapter 2. Validity / David A. Rowe and Matthew T. Mahar -- Chapter 3. Reliability and error of measurement / Ted A. Baumgartner -- Chapter 4. Constructing tests using item response theory / Weimo Zhu -- Part II. Current issues in measurement. Chapter 5. Ethical issues in measurement / Patricia Patterson -- Chapter 6. Scaling, equating, and linking to make measures interpretable / Weimo Zhu -- Chapter 7. Item bias and differential item functioning / Allan Cohen -- Chapter 8. Computerized adaptive testing / Richard C. Gershon and Betty A. Bergstrom -- Part III. Advanced statistical techniques. Chapter 9. Structural equation modeling and its applications in exercise science research / Fuzhong Li, Peter Harmer -- Chapter 10. Repeated measures and longitudinal data analysis / Ilhyeok Park, Robert W. Schutz -- Chapter 11. Analyzing very large and very small data sets / Weimo Zhu and Anre Venter -- Part IV. Measurement in practice. Chapter 12. Current issues in physical education / Terry M. Wood -- Chapter 13. Measuring physical activity / Michael J. LaMonte, Barbara E. Ainsworth and Jared P. Reis -- Chapter 14. Epidemiology and physical activity / Richard A. Washburn, Rod K. Dishman and Gregory Heath -- Chapter 15. Measurement issues in the clinical setting / Marilyn A. Looney -- Chapter 16. Preemployment physical testing / Andrew S. Jackson -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the editors.
In this book, kinesiology is presented without the need to work through rigorous equation sets. 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. 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. The book provides 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. It is divided into four parts. Part I introduces readers to measurement basics, including validity, reliability, and test construction. Part II explores current issues in measurement, including ethical issues, computerized adaptive testing, item bias, and scaling and equating measures. Part III focuses 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. This book can be used by students in graduate-level introductory measurement courses or as a reference by researchers and clinicians in the allied health professions.
0736045031 9780736045032
2005028906
Physical fitness--Testing
Physical education and training--Evaluation
Physical fitness--Physiology.
Physical Exertion--physiology
Kinesiology, Applied
Mathematical Computing
GV436 / .M4264 2006
613.7
Outgrowth of: Measurement concepts in physical education and exercise science. c1989.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-418) and index.
List of contributors -- Preface -- Part I. Measurement basics -- Chapter 1. Introduction / Terry M. Wood -- Chapter 2. Validity / David A. Rowe and Matthew T. Mahar -- Chapter 3. Reliability and error of measurement / Ted A. Baumgartner -- Chapter 4. Constructing tests using item response theory / Weimo Zhu -- Part II. Current issues in measurement. Chapter 5. Ethical issues in measurement / Patricia Patterson -- Chapter 6. Scaling, equating, and linking to make measures interpretable / Weimo Zhu -- Chapter 7. Item bias and differential item functioning / Allan Cohen -- Chapter 8. Computerized adaptive testing / Richard C. Gershon and Betty A. Bergstrom -- Part III. Advanced statistical techniques. Chapter 9. Structural equation modeling and its applications in exercise science research / Fuzhong Li, Peter Harmer -- Chapter 10. Repeated measures and longitudinal data analysis / Ilhyeok Park, Robert W. Schutz -- Chapter 11. Analyzing very large and very small data sets / Weimo Zhu and Anre Venter -- Part IV. Measurement in practice. Chapter 12. Current issues in physical education / Terry M. Wood -- Chapter 13. Measuring physical activity / Michael J. LaMonte, Barbara E. Ainsworth and Jared P. Reis -- Chapter 14. Epidemiology and physical activity / Richard A. Washburn, Rod K. Dishman and Gregory Heath -- Chapter 15. Measurement issues in the clinical setting / Marilyn A. Looney -- Chapter 16. Preemployment physical testing / Andrew S. Jackson -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the editors.
In this book, kinesiology is presented without the need to work through rigorous equation sets. 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. 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. The book provides 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. It is divided into four parts. Part I introduces readers to measurement basics, including validity, reliability, and test construction. Part II explores current issues in measurement, including ethical issues, computerized adaptive testing, item bias, and scaling and equating measures. Part III focuses 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. This book can be used by students in graduate-level introductory measurement courses or as a reference by researchers and clinicians in the allied health professions.
0736045031 9780736045032
2005028906
Physical fitness--Testing
Physical education and training--Evaluation
Physical fitness--Physiology.
Physical Exertion--physiology
Kinesiology, Applied
Mathematical Computing
GV436 / .M4264 2006
613.7