Introduction to Statistics in Human Performance
1st Edition
Published on 3. May 2017
Book
Hardback
406 pages
978-1-138-07845-1 (ISBN)
Description
"Our goal is to give readers the knowledge and skill to use statistics effectively in their professional lives and feel comfortable doing so."--From the Preface
This new textbook, by two renowned authors with many years of teaching experience, provides:
A sound overview of statistical procedures and introduction to the basics of statistical analyses
An 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, physicianaEUR (TM)s assistant, and more)
Relevant examples, review questions, practice problems, and SPSS activities, which help to make the material understandable and interesting
A student website with videos, interactive concept reviews, image bank, and PowerPoint slides offers students the tools they need to understand the statistical concepts and learn at their own pace
This new textbook, by two renowned authors with many years of teaching experience, provides:
A sound overview of statistical procedures and introduction to the basics of statistical analyses
An 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, physicianaEUR (TM)s assistant, and more)
Relevant examples, review questions, practice problems, and SPSS activities, which help to make the material understandable and interesting
A student website with videos, interactive concept reviews, image bank, and PowerPoint slides offers students the tools they need to understand the statistical concepts and learn at their own pace
Reviews / Votes
The book does "a nice job of providing essential content without getting bogged down with mathematical/statistical jargon." Mark Ricard, University of Texas at ArlingtonVideos 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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
748 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-07845-1 (9781138078451)
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Persons
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 PresidentaEUR (TM)s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Honor Award. His teaching and research focus on measurement issues related to physical fitness and activity assessment
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 PresidentaEUR (TM)s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Honor Award. His teaching and research focus on measurement issues related to physical fitness and activity assessment
Content
1. Research Methods
2. Introduction to Statistics
3. Descriptive Statistics
4. The Normal Curve and Standard Scores
5. Correlation and Regression
6. Introduction to Inferential Statistics
7. Two Sample t-Test
8. Inferential Statistics Issues
9. One-Way Between Groups Anova
10. One-Way Within-Groups Anova
11. Factorial Anova
12. Multivariate Anova (Manova)
13. Advanced Statistics
14. Nonparametric Statistics
2. Introduction to Statistics
3. Descriptive Statistics
4. The Normal Curve and Standard Scores
5. Correlation and Regression
6. Introduction to Inferential Statistics
7. Two Sample t-Test
8. Inferential Statistics Issues
9. One-Way Between Groups Anova
10. One-Way Within-Groups Anova
11. Factorial Anova
12. Multivariate Anova (Manova)
13. Advanced Statistics
14. Nonparametric Statistics