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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Looney, Marilyn A.; Howell, Steven M. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2015
This article describes the "mathematical criteria" employed by the International Skating Union (ISU) to identify potential judging anomalies within competitive figure skating. The mathematical criteria have greater sensitivity to identify scoring anomalies for technical element scores than for the program component scores. This article…
Descriptors: Athletics, Scoring, Criteria, Mathematics
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Looney, Marilyn A. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2012
The purpose of this study was to determine if the 2010 Olympic figure skating judges had trouble scoring Plushenko and the transitions program component, and if the International Skating Union's (ISU) "corridor" method flagged the same judging anomalies as the Rasch analyses. A 3-facet (skater by program component by judge) Rasch rating scale…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Scoring, Factor Analysis, Item Response Theory
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Looney, Marilyn A.; Gilbert, Jennie – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2012
The purpose of the study was to determine if currently used FITNESSGRAM[R] cut-off scores for the Back Saver Sit and Reach Test had the best criterion-referenced validity evidence for 6-12 year old children. Secondary analyses of an existing data set focused on the passive straight leg raise and Back Saver Sit and Reach Test flexibility scores of…
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Physical Fitness, Tests, Test Validity
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Looney, Marilyn A. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2008
Use of the internet in today's culture, by young and old alike, is prevalent and continues to increase. Tasks commonly performed via the internet include sharing information, purchasing goods and services, delivering educational courses, and conducting survey research. The purpose of this article is to illustrate how the use of an online survey…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Confidentiality, Internet, Computer Assisted Testing