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

Williams, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415289718 ISBN 13: 9780415289719

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Craig Williams is programme director and senior lecturer in sport and exercise science at the University of Exeter. Chris Wragg is a lecturer in sport and exercise science at the University of Brighton.

Synopsis:

This is a handbook written for undergraduate sports and exercise science students, which should be of particular use to students undertaking research projects and a research-based dissertation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0415289718
• ISBN 13: 9780415289719
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 146