Introduction to Statistics in Human Performance: Using SPSS and R - Softcover

Mood, Dale

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1621590275 ISBN 13: 9781621590279

Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

A sound overview of statistical procedures and introduction to the basics of statistical analyses informal perspective that enables students to read, interpret, and use statistics directly related to their chosen careers in the kinesiology field (e.g., exercise physiology, physical therapy, medicine, personal training, nurse practitioner, physician s assistant, and more) relevant examples to make the material understandable and interesting Video, images, and interactive experiences accompanying the text; these are intended to help students understand the various statistical concepts and learn at their own pace

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Review

The book does "a nice job of providing essential content without getting bogged down with mathematical/statistical jargon." Mark Ricard, University of Texas at Arlington

Videos and other supplemental materials "equip students with tools they can use to gain independence when it comes to collecting and analyzing their own data sets." Jason Boyle, University of Texas-El Paso

About the Author

Dale P. Mood is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado; he is the current coordinator of the Responsible Conduct of Research program on the Boulder campus and interim director of the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program. He has authored four textbooks, three book chapters, and nearly 50 articles, and he has presented both nationally and internationally in the areas of measurement and research. James R. Morrow, Jr., is a Regents Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation at the University of North Texas. He has authored more than 125 peer-reviewed manuscripts and five books, and he has made nearly 300 professional presentations. He received the 2011 President s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Honor Award. His teaching and research focus on measurement issues related to physical fitness and activity assessment. Together, they have had many years of university teaching experience. They have served as faculty members, department chairs, and associate deans; their teaching roles have focused on measurement, evaluation, research methods, and statistics in human performance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1621590275
• ISBN 13: 9781621590279
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 406