Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance (5th Edition) – eBook

Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Fifth Edition (PDF). Web Study Guide leads college students through the fundamentals of collecting and analyzing data on human performance and applying their results to real-life situations. Focusing on the core concepts of reliability and validity of data, the textbook 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, health, physical education, and fitness.

The Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, 5th Edition, provides all students with a logical progression of information straightforwardly. 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 textbook expands on previous editions and includes the following enhancements:

• 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 textbook
• Updated examples for use and practice with Excel and SPSS calculations and techniques that illustrate data analyses
• Additional sport-specific and exercise examples, as well as physical education examples focusing on motor skill abilities and psychological skills, provide real-world application of the material

The textbook 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 measurement, testing, and evaluation applications. Part II explores statistics as core tools and resources for these evaluations and decisions and explains the various statistical procedures often used in the 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 textbook, including a robust and newly updated web study guide with activities and questions for active learning and engagement, enhance student comprehension and retention. 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.

Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Fifth Edition, continues to provide students with the tools and confidence 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 human performance.

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