Question 1

Scores that can be displayed in numeric form (such as an individual's time on a mile run) are examples of qualitative measurement information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and activity logs are techniques for examples of instruments used to measure ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and activity logs...

Question 3

Assessment and evaluation of physical performance have been and continue to be confined to public schools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dividing students into ability groups based on some attribute is referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dividing students into ability groups based on...

Question 5

The process of translating test results into meaningful information that will aid the instructor in making judgments and rendering objective decisions is referred to as evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

___ refers to the final ability level at a designated point in time often coinciding with the end of a unit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___ refers to the final ability level...

Question 7

The process of gathering information, analyzing the data or information, and then making an evaluation based on those results refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  test. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  evaluation. 
D)  assessment. 
E)  accountability.

Question 8

Measurement precedes evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Recent scientific and technological advances:

Accepted Answer

A)  have done little to aid measurement of human performance. 
B)  have done a great deal to aid measurement of human performance. 
C)  have not influenced in any way measurement of human performance. 
D)  have had a greater impact on influencing the affective domain. 
E)  have increased the scrutiny of the cognitive domain.

Question 10

The task of administering a test for the purpose of obtaining a quantifiable score is referred to as evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The process of interpreting the collective measurement and determining some value is referred to as___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of interpreting the collective measurement...

Question 12

Which of the following is not a part of the Healthy People 2020 initiative?

Accepted Answer

A)  reforming health insurance so all citizens have access to medical care. 
B)  attaining high-quality, longer lives to prevent premature death. 
C)  achieving health equity and improving health for all. 
D)  promoting quality of life and healthy behaviors. 
E)  all are a part of the Healthy People 2020 initiative.

Question 13

A youngster's performance on an entrance exam to college can be described as___ information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A youngster's performance on an entrance exam...

Question 14

Measurement can be utilized to diagnose, classify, and determine achievement and improvement of students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Measurement and evaluation techniques are becoming vital tools in establishing accountability for activity-based programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Curriculum is seldom modified, and when altered, does not rely on the results of measurement and evaluation techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Testing typically serves as a motivating device for students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An instructor's reference to a basketball player's defensive performance as "outstanding" is an example of __ measurement information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An instructor's reference to a basketball player's...

Question 19

Generally speaking, performance in activity-based settings is not readily quantifiable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In laboratory settings, ___ weighing is a traditional method to most accurately measure body composition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In laboratory settings, ___ weighing is a...

Exam 1: Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation

Scores that can be displayed in numeric form (such as an individual's time on a mile run) are examples of qualitative measurement information.

Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and activity logs are techniques for examples of instruments used to measure ___.

Assessment and evaluation of physical performance have been and continue to be confined to public schools.

Dividing students into ability groups based on some attribute is referred to as ___.

The process of translating test results into meaningful information that will aid the instructor in making judgments and rendering objective decisions is referred to as evaluation.

___ refers to the final ability level at a designated point in time often coinciding with the end of a unit.

The process of gathering information, analyzing the data or information, and then making an evaluation based on those results refers to:

Measurement precedes evaluation.

Recent scientific and technological advances:

The task of administering a test for the purpose of obtaining a quantifiable score is referred to as evaluation.

The process of interpreting the collective measurement and determining some value is referred to as___.

Which of the following is not a part of the Healthy People 2020 initiative?

A youngster's performance on an entrance exam to college can be described as___ information.

Measurement can be utilized to diagnose, classify, and determine achievement and improvement of students.

Measurement and evaluation techniques are becoming vital tools in establishing accountability for activity-based programs.

Curriculum is seldom modified, and when altered, does not rely on the results of measurement and evaluation techniques.

Testing typically serves as a motivating device for students.

An instructor's reference to a basketball player's defensive performance as "outstanding" is an example of __ measurement information.

Generally speaking, performance in activity-based settings is not readily quantifiable.

In laboratory settings, ___ weighing is a traditional method to most accurately measure body composition.