Measurement
Define a variable.
Any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or counted.
Define an evaluation.
Interpretation of a score.
Name one thing that statistics do and give an example.
Desribe the data by using mean, median, and mode.
My body fat is 6%. Does this desribe a measurement, evaluation, or statistic?
Measurement.
Define a measurement instrument?
A tool or instrument used to allocate a score to a person.
A score.
Give an example of a Evaluation.
My range of mobility around my shoulder girdle is considered average for my age.
What are all the key words that let's you know it's a statistic?
Average, mean, median, correlation, relationship, difference.
Joe finished in the 75th percentile? Norm-referenced or criterion referenced evaluation?
Norm-referenced.
Give an example of a measurement and evaluation.
Answers will vary.
Differentiate between a quantitative score and a qualitiave. Give examples.
Quantitative is number oriented whereas qualitative is more holistic in nature.
Examples: My push up score was 40 (Quant)
I felt very tired after completing the 40 push ups (Qual).
What are the two types of evaluations discussed in the videos and in class?
Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced.
Amanda's blood pressure is considered healthy. NR or CR evaluation?
CR evaluation
What is the clue that let's you know an evaluation is norm-referenced?
A percentile rank of the person.
Would VO2 Max scores be continuos or categorical? Or could they be both? Explain.
Can be both.
Would a grade in this class be norm-referenced or criterion-referenced?
Criterion-referenced.
Continuous.
Explain criterion-referenced evaluation and give an example.
Answers will vary.
When using a norm-referenced evaluation, what 3 things must you consider when comparing scores?
Age, gender, SES.
Is there a relationship between lower body power and speed? Measurement, Evaluation, or Statistic?
Statistic.