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Ch 1
meas/eval
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Science
Undergraduate 4
05/15/2011

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Term
Test
Definition
an all encompassing term that refers to instruments, protocols, or techniques used to measure a quantity or quality of properties or attributes of interest. MUST HAVE OBJECTIVITY, RELIABILITY, AND VALIDITY.
Term
measurement
Definition
often called assessment. the process of collecting data on the property or attribute of interest. Scores are obtained.Administration of tests must be as controlled as possible.
Translates test results into meaningful info
A dynamic process that involves: Collecting suitable data,Judging the value of these data according to some standard,Making decisions based on these data
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evaluation
Definition
the process of interpreting the collected measurement and determining some worth or value
Term
what is the relationship b/w test measurement and evaluation?
Definition
they are interrelated but different and cannot be used interchangeably.
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objectivety
Definition
related to the extent to which two independent observers achieve the same score
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reliability
Definition
related to the repeatability of a score
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validity
Definition
related to the extent to which a test measures what the experimenter wanted it to measure
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quantitative
Definition
expressing a quantifiable score or measure, e.g. sprint time, jump height
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qualitative
Definition
expressing judgment about, e.g. “your performance was great, average, poor, ok.”
Term
The terms test, measurement, and evaluation are I________, but not S______.
Definition
interrelated; synonymous
Term
Administering the test is a process of _____.
Definition
measurement
Term
Tests are ____________
Definition
specific instruments used to collect data.
Term
Quantitative data resulting from a test represent M__________.
Definition
measurement
Term
An all-encompassing process that makes qualitative decisions based on quantitative data is called ___________.
Definition
evaluation
Term
diagnosis
Definition
Determine/assess weaknesses in domains to determine course of action
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classification
Definition
group like people (teacher decision)
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improvement
Definition
difference in performance over time (sometimes called “formative evaluation”)
Term
achievement
Definition
final ability level over time (usually comparison with standards/norms) (summative eval)
Term
motivation
Definition
want to improve performance on run, test, competition
Term
The mid-1800’s
Definition
spawned the “new” physical educator
Term
Dr. Edward Hitchcock
Definition
Father of measurement in P.E
Term
Dr. Dudley Sargent
Definition
created the Intercollegiate Strength Test
Term
anthropometrics
Definition
body symmetry and proportion; height, weight, girth, and lung capacity for annual evaluation. Used to identify criminals
Term
Kraus-Weber Test of minimal muscular strength
Definition
Showed America’s youth to be inferior to European youth.
From this project came the “President’s Council on Physical Fitness” (AAHPER Fitness Test)
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The Space Race
Definition
Turned primary interest in schools to science
Challenged university P.E. departments to institute empirically-based research efforts
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1970's
Definition
was the heyday for physical education programs & teachers
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1980 Budget Cuts
Definition
Relaxed requirements in schools for PE
Decline of physical fitness of youth
Decline of physical education in schools
Term
Healthy People 2020 Goals
Definition
1. Increase quality and years of healthy life
2. Achieve health equity &Eliminate health disparities
3. Create social & physical environments that promote good health for all
Term
Promote physical fitness objectives of (HealthyPeople 2010/2020)
Definition
Increase by 10% the number of adolescents participating in school physical education
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