ABSTRACT
This chapter examines basic statistical terminology and techniques important to practitioners in exercise science and physical education. A number of statistical concepts are presented, including levels of measurement, frequency distribution, graphical presentation of the data, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, properties of the normal curve, standard scores, correlational procedures, simple regression, and tests for differences among groups. An understanding of this information should prepare the reader for more in-depth understanding of the issues in the chapters that follow.
