ABSTRACT

Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science is tailored to suit undergraduate sports and exercise science students seeking a clear understanding of data and statistics to support their scientific research.

The text is divided into three main areas: Research and Design, Data Analysis and the Interpretation of Findings. Topics covered in the book include:

* introduction to the scientific research method
* the literature review
* developing your research question and experimental design
* using statistical analysis to interpret results
* presentation of your data
* discussing your results and drawing conclusions.

Both authors have supervised many student dissertations and have an excellent understanding of the concerns and pitfalls facing those new to this field.

chapter 2|17 pages

LITERATURE REVIEW

chapter 3|18 pages

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

chapter 4|13 pages

AVERAGES AND DISTRIBUTION

chapter 5|17 pages

Statistical tests of difference

chapter 6|15 pages

TESTS OF RELATIONSHIP

chapter 8|12 pages

PRESENTATION OF DATA

chapter 9|11 pages

INTERPRETATION OF DATA