ABSTRACT

This chapter establishes a general pattern for developing physical, cognitive, and affective measurements. It discusses examples of additional types of measurement and evaluation applications, including tests of endurance and the evaluation of employees. Physical educators, coaches, health educators, and athletic trainers are among the best qualified professionals to develop tests of physical abilities. The general pattern in developing a new test has seven steps: defining what to measure; researching relevant information ; establishing testing procedures; determining scoring for the test; pilot-testing the test, scoring system, and instructions; evaluating, modifying, and retesting the pilot test; and developing norms. A test taker's grip might slip. A test taker might not be able to give his or her best squeeze on the first try, since the task may be unfamiliar. The first test of a newly developed measure is called a pilot test. The purpose of a pilot test is to identify any problems or errors in the measurement procedures.