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Field test

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

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Test

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A procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor

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Measurement

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The process of collecting test data

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Evaluation

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

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Pretest

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

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Midtest

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

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Formative evaluation

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Periodic reevaluation based on midtests, usually at regular intervals

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Posttest

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

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Validity

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

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construct validity

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

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face validity

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

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content validity

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

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criterion-referenced validity

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

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concurrent validity

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

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convergent validiity

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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)

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predictive validity

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

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discriminant validity

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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)

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reliability

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

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test-retest reliabilty

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provided by statistical correlation of the scores from the two administrations

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intrasubject variability

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a lack of consistent performance by the person tested

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interrater reliability

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the degree to which different raters agree

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intrarater variability

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the lack of consistent scores by a given tester

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test battery

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when multiple tests are performed together

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what can increase a test’s reliability?

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general and specific warm-ups performed before the test

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What is important for the test to be considered valid?

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

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Testing can be used to…

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