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Human Kinetics Publishers Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiology 2006 Edition by Terry Wood, Weimo Zhu
A reference for measurement specialists, exercise scientists, clinical researchers, clinicians, and physical education teachers. Text for graduate-level introductory measurement courses in kinesiology. Table of contents : - ContentsPrefaceList of ContributorsPart I Measurement Basics Chapter 1 IntroductionTerry 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 MeasurementTed 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 TheoryWeimo 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 MeasurementPatricia 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 InterpretableWeimo Zhu-Scaling-Equating and Linking-Equating Methods-Kinesiology Applications and Future Research Directions-Summary Chapter 7 Item Bias and Differential Item FunctioningAllan 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 TestingRichard 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 ResearchFuzhong Li and Peter Harmer-Structural Equation Models-Example Applications-Extended Topics-Summary Chapter 10 Repeated Measures and Longitudinal Data AnalysisIlhyeok 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 SetsWeimo 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 EducationTerry M. Wood-Educational Reform and Assessment Practice-Understanding New Assessment Practice-Measurement Issues-Evidence for Validity of Performance Assessments-Summary Chapter 13 Measuring Physical ActivityMichael 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 ActivityRichard 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 SettingMarilyn 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 TestingAndrew S. Jackson-Legal Issues-Validation Study-Summary GlossaryReferencesIndexAbout the Editors