Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science: A Student Guide

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ISBN: 9780415289719 | 0415289718
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Copyright: 12/29/2003

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Quantitative research methods and data analysis are key components of sport, exercise, and health science degree studies. This accessible new textbook introduces the three main areas that a student needs to understand in order to successfully undertake independent quantitative research: project planning and design; data analysis and use of statistics; and interpretation and reporting of findings. Sports and exercise science specific examples are used to illustrate the methodology throughout.

Learning outcomes
Introduction
The history of science
Logic and deductive reasoning
Inductivism
Reductionism
Hypothesis testing
Summery and criticism of the scientific method
The foundations and development of exercise and sport sciences
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Why is a literature review so important?
The purpose of a review of literature
Planning and preparation
Define the research area
State the specific purpose of the search
Select database(s) and descriptors
Plan
Conduct
How to write the review, Common problems faced by students, Common mistakes
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Common mistakes
The research question and experimental design
Validity
Internal validity
Threats to internal validity
External validity
Validity of measurement
Logical validity
Criterion validity
Construct validity
Ecological validity
Reliability
Sources of variability
Technician error
Equipment error
Learning effect
Biological variance
Terminology
Reproducibility
Constancy
Types of experimental design
Single subject study
Longitudinal study
True experimental
Quasi-experimental
Causal-comparative
Correlational
Selecting the appropriate experimental design
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Different types of averages; a quick reminder
Normal distribution
Skewness
Multimodal data
Variance
Measures of variance
Range
Standard deviation
Coefficient of variation
Standard Deviation and the normal distribution
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Type I and Type II Errors
Statistical power
One-tailed and Two-tailed tests of difference
Measuring differences between independent samples
Independent samples t tests
Dependent samples (repeated measures) t tests
Testing differences between more than two samples
Simple one way analysis of variance (ANOVA)
One way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Post hoc testing
Factorial analysis of variance
Common mistakes
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Scatter plots
Correlations
Sample size and statistical significance
Size of a correlation coefficient
Understanding correlations
Bivariate regression
Multiple regression
Common mistakes
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Ordinal scales
Non-parametric statistical tests
Tests of difference for independent samples
Tests of difference for dependent samples (repeated measures)
Relationship testing
Chi-squares
Common mistakes
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Guidelines for text
Guidelines for tables
Guidelines for figures
Presentations
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
Common mistakes
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Generic information related to the interpretation of data
Difference testing
Interpreting effects
How significant is significant?
Practical versus statistical significance
Summary
Correlation studies
Cause and effect?
The size of the correlation
The range of the data
Statistical versus practical significance
Common mistakes
Regression analyses
Prediction or cause and effect?
The prediction model
Summary
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Discussion and conclusion
Key points
Reasoning and conclusions
Multiple reasons and intermediate conclusions
Common mistakes
Summary
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