Ch. 11 Principles Of Test Selection And Administration

Question 0

Field test

Answer 0

A test used to assess ability away from the laboratory, doesn’t require extensive equipment

Question 1

Test

Answer 1

A procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor

Question 2

Measurement

Answer 2

The process of collecting test data

Question 3

Evaluation

Answer 3

The process of analyzing test results for the purpose of making decisions

Question 4

Pretest

Answer 4

A test administered before the beginning of training to determine the athlete’s initial basic ability levels

Question 5

Midtest

Answer 5

A test administered one or more times during the training period to asses progress and modify program if needed

Question 6

Formative evaluation

Answer 6

Periodic reevaluation based on midtests, usually at regular intervals

Question 7

Posttest

Answer 7

Test administered after the training period to determine the success of the program in achieving the training objectives

Question 9

Validity

Answer 9

The degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to (most important part of testing)

Question 10

construct validity

Answer 10

the ability of a test to represent the underlying construct (overall validity)

Question 11

face validity

Answer 11

the appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that the test measures what it is purported to measure

Question 12

content validity

Answer 12

the assessment by experts that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities

Question 13

criterion-referenced validity

Answer 13

the extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability

Question 14

concurrent validity

Answer 14

the extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the same ability

Question 15

convergent validiity

Answer 15

is shown by high positive correlation between results of the test being assessed and those of the recognized measure of the construct (the gold standard)

Question 16

predictive validity

Answer 16

the extent to which the test score corresponds with future behavior or performance

Question 17

discriminant validity

Answer 17

the ability of a test to distinguish between two different constructs and is evidenced by a low correlation between the results of the test and those of tests of a different construct (ie you want to measure different things with different tests)

Question 18

reliability

Answer 18

a measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test

Question 19

test-retest reliabilty

Answer 19

provided by statistical correlation of the scores from the two administrations

Question 20

intrasubject variability

Answer 20

a lack of consistent performance by the person tested

Question 21

interrater reliability

Answer 21

the degree to which different raters agree

Question 22

intrarater variability

Answer 22

the lack of consistent scores by a given tester

Question 23

test battery

Answer 23

when multiple tests are performed together

Question 24

what can increase a test’s reliability?

Answer 24

general and specific warm-ups performed before the test

Question 25

What is important for the test to be considered valid?

Answer 25

the test must emulate the energy requirements and important movements of the sport for which the ability is being tested

Question 26

Testing can be used to…

Answer 26

assess athletic talent, identify physical abilities and areas in need of improvement, set goals, and evaluate progress