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Contents Preface List of Contributors
Part I Measurement Basics
Chapter 1 Introduction
Terry M. Wood
-Evolution of Measurement Theory and Practice
-Measurement in Practice
-Summary
Chapter 2 Validity
David A. Rowe and Matthew T. Mahar
-Definitional Stage
-Confirmatory Stage
-Theory-Testing Stage
-Reporting Validity
-Summary
Chapter 3 Reliability and Error of Measurement
Ted A. Baumgartner
-Reliability Considerations
-Reliability Estimation for Norm-Referenced Physical Performance Tests
-Standard Error of Measurement for Norm-Referenced Physical Performance Tests
-Reliability Estimation for Criterion-Referenced Physical Performance Tests
-Reliability Estimates for Scores From Knowledge Tests and Questionnaires
-Other Reliability Topics
-Summary
Chapter 4 Constructing Tests Using Item Response Theory
Weimo Zhu
-What Is IRT?
-Commonly Used IRT Models
-Assumptions Related to IRT
-Estimation of Item and Ability Parameters
-Addressing Model–Data Fit
-Some Unique Features and Advantages of IRT
-Item Bank and IRT-Based Test Construction
-Kinesiology Applications
-Software
-IRT Limitations and Future Direction
-Summary
Part II Current Issues in Measurement
Chapter 5 Ethical Issues in Measurement
Patricia Patterson
-Ethical Standards
-Technical Standards
-Construct Validity
-Example 1: Ethics and the Measurement of Physical Activity (PA)
-Example 2: Ethics and the Measurement of Effective Coaching
-Example 3: Ethics in Performance Assessments
-Summary
Chapter 6 Scaling, Equating, and Linking to Make Measures Interpretable
Weimo Zhu
-Scaling
-Equating and Linking
-Equating Methods
-Kinesiology Applications and Future Research Directions
-Summary
Chapter 7 Item Bias and Differential Item Functioning
Allan Cohen
-Bias and Differential Item Functioning
-Multidimensional Framework for DIF
-Detecting DIF
-Measures of the Amount of DIF
-Areas of Future DIF Research
-Summary
Chapter 8 Computerized Adaptive Testing
Richard C. Gershon and Betty A. Bergstrom
-Introduction to Computer-Based Testing
-Historical Background of Adaptive Testing
-Advantages of CAT
-Process of CAT
-Critical Issues in Constructing and Maintaining CAT
-CAT Today
-Summary
Part III Advanced Statistical Techniques
Chapter 9 Structural Equation Modeling and Its Applications in Exercise Science Research
Fuzhong Li and Peter Harmer
-Structural Equation Models
-Example Applications
-Extended Topics
-Summary
Chapter 10 Repeated Measures and Longitudinal Data Analysis
Ilhyeok Park and Robert W. Schutz
-Analysis of Variance for Repeated Measures Designs
-Hierarchical Linear Modeling With Longitudinal Data
-Structural Equation Modeling With Longitudinal Data
-Comparison Among Statistical Models: ANOVA vs. HLM vs. LCM
-Analysis of Change in the Near Future
-Summary
Chapter 11 Analyzing Very Large and Very Small Data Sets
Weimo Zhu and Anre Venter
-Analyzing Very Large Data Sets
-Analyzing Very Small Data Sets
-Summary
-Resources: Some Useful Web Links
Part IV Measurement in Practice
Chapter 12 Current Issues in Physical Education
Terry M. Wood
-Educational Reform and Assessment Practice
-Understanding New Assessment Practice
-Measurement Issues
-Evidence for Validity of Performance Assessments
-Summary
Chapter 13 Measuring Physical Activity
Michael J. LaMonte, Barbara E. Ainsworth, and Jared P. Reis
-Terminology
-Conceptual Framework for Physical Activity Measurement
-Measures of Energy Expenditure
-Direct Measures of Energy Expenditure
-Measures of Physical Activity
-Selecting a Method of Measurement
-Summary
Chapter 14 Epidemiology and Physical Activity
Richard A. Washburn, Rod K. Dishman, and Gregory Heath
-Physical Activity Epidemiology—A Historical Perspective
-Concepts and Methods in Physical Activity Epidemiology
-Evaluating Associations in Epidemiologic Studies
-Determining Cause in Epidemiologic Studies
-Summary
Chapter 15 Measurement Issues in the Clinical Setting
Marilyn A. Looney
-Evaluating Test Performance
-Evaluating the Diagnostic Accuracy of Tests
-Major Sources of Bias Affecting the Size of Diagnostic Statistics
-Summary
Chapter 16 Preemployment Physical Testing
Andrew S. Jackson
-Legal Issues
-Validation Study
-Summary Glossary References Index About the Editors
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