"Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance," Fourth Edition, paves the way for students and professionals to identify and solve human performance problems in the areas of kinesiology, physical education, health, and fitness. Focusing on the concepts of reliability, objectivity, and validity, the text introduces students to tests and measurements and guides them through statistical decision making and accurate interpretation of data. Like previous editions, the text combines introductory algebraic concepts with explanations of reliability and validity to assist readers in developing the knowledge and tools to gather and analyze data for decision making.

Part I. Introduction to tests and measurements in human performance. Concepts in tests and measurements -- Using technology in measurement and evaluation ; Part II. Basic statistical concepts. Descriptive statistics and the normal distribution -- Correlation and prediction -- Inferential statistics ; Part III. Reliability and validity theory. Norm-referenced reliability and validity -- Criterion-referenced reliability and validity ; Part IV. Human performance applications. Developing written tests and surveys -- Physical fitness and activity assessment in adults -- Physical fitness and activity assessment in youth -- Assessment of sport skills and motor abilities -- Psychological measurements in sports and exercise / Robert S. Weinberg -- Classroom grading: a summative evaluation -- Performance-based assessment: alternative assessments for measurement and evaluation / Jacalyn L. Lund ; Appendix A: Microsoft Excel applications -- Glossary.