Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Fifth Edition With
Web Study Guide, leads students through the fundamentals of
collecting and analyzing data of human performance and applying
their results to real-life situations. Focusing on the core
concepts of reliability and validity of data, the text provides all
the necessary tools for evidence-based decision making that can be
applied to physical therapy, allied health professions,
kinesiology, sport and exercise science, physical education,
health, and fitness. The fifth edition of Measurement and
Evaluation in Human Performance provides students with a logical
progression of information in a straightforward manner.
Introductory algebraic concepts are combined with the technological
capabilities of Microsoft Excel and IBM's Statistical Package for
the Social Sciences (SPSS) to aid students in calculations and data
analysis. The text expands on previous editions and includes the
following enhancements: * Additional sport-specific and exercise
examples, as well as physical education examples focusing on motor
skill abilities and psychological skills, that provide real-world
application of the material * Updated examples for use and practice
with Excel and SPSS calculations and techniques that illustrate
data analyses * Expanded emphasis on evidence-based decision making
to guide students in making appropriate decisions * 52 video
interviews of top researchers who offer greater insight into the
field as students work through the text The text is divided into
four easy-to-follow parts. Part I introduces the concepts of
measurement and evaluation and their importance to decision making
in human performance with specific attention to applications of
measurement, testing, and evaluation. Part II explores statistics
as core tools and resources for these evaluations and decisions and
explains the various forms of statistical procedures often used in
measurement. Part III takes the skills gained from parts I and II
and extends them into applied issues in human performance, such as
evaluating a person's aerobic capacity or muscular strength. The
importance of reliability and validity in data is also covered in
detail. Part IV provides information on practical applications that
apply all of the information from the previous sections. Learning
aids for this text, including a robust and newly updated web study
guide with activities and questions for active learning and
engagement, enhance student comprehension and retention. Chapter
objectives highlight main points that students should focus on
throughout the chapters, and key terms are highlighted and defined
in the glossary. Mastery Items include problems and activities that
test student knowledge, while Measurement and Evaluation Challenge
sidebars provide scenarios that can be tackled with the information
gathered throughout the chapter. Additional data sets for each
chapter are also provided in the web study guide for practice and
mastery of techniques in Excel and SPSS. To aid instructors,
Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Fifth Edition,
includes a suite of ancillary materials: instructor guide,
presentation package plus image bank, test package, chapter
quizzes, and instructor videos. Measurement and Evaluation in Human
Performance, Fifth Edition, continues to providee students with the
tools and confidence they will need to gather reliable data,
analyze it, and apply it in their work with clients. With its
emphasis on understanding and applying sound measurement
techniques, this fifth edition prepares students and professionals
to identify problems and make solid decisions in the realm of human
performance.
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