Tests, Measurement &
Evaluation in Sport
Science | Concepts,
Applications & Study
Guide
|Guaranteed success|
, What is the definition of The act of assessing and assigning a value to a
measurement? characteristic being assessed.
What are some ways to measure Self-reported days/week of MVPA, self-reported
exercise? minutes/week of MVPA, physical activity measured
with a pedometer, sedentary behavior measured
with an accelerometer, body composition.
What is a test in the context of An instrument or tool used to make a particular
measurement? measurement.
What are some examples of tools Surveys, self-reports, direct observation,
used to measure physical activity? pedometers, accelerometers.
What does evaluation imply in the A statement of quality, goodness, merit, value, or
measurement process? worthiness about what is being assessed, requiring a
comparison.
What is the purpose of evaluation? To combine all available data to make an informed
decision regarding the measurement.
What are norm-referenced Measurements that compare an individual's
measurements? performance to that of others.
What are criterion-referenced Measurements that compare an individual's
measurements? performance against a standard considered
appropriate for their area.
Evaluation in Sport
Science | Concepts,
Applications & Study
Guide
|Guaranteed success|
, What is the definition of The act of assessing and assigning a value to a
measurement? characteristic being assessed.
What are some ways to measure Self-reported days/week of MVPA, self-reported
exercise? minutes/week of MVPA, physical activity measured
with a pedometer, sedentary behavior measured
with an accelerometer, body composition.
What is a test in the context of An instrument or tool used to make a particular
measurement? measurement.
What are some examples of tools Surveys, self-reports, direct observation,
used to measure physical activity? pedometers, accelerometers.
What does evaluation imply in the A statement of quality, goodness, merit, value, or
measurement process? worthiness about what is being assessed, requiring a
comparison.
What is the purpose of evaluation? To combine all available data to make an informed
decision regarding the measurement.
What are norm-referenced Measurements that compare an individual's
measurements? performance to that of others.
What are criterion-referenced Measurements that compare an individual's
measurements? performance against a standard considered
appropriate for their area.
