CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Department of Kinesiology
KIN 610 - QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF
RESEARCH IN KINESIOLOGY (3)
Pre-requisite: KIN 302 and KIN 402 or consent of the instructor.
Instructor: Dr. William J. Vincent - Office: KN 281, 818-677-7572
Catalog Description
A study of advanced methods for quantitative (statistical) analysis
of research in Kinesiology. Computer analysis of data using Simplified
Statistics and SPSS software.
Text
Vincent, William J. Statistics in Kinesiology, 2nd Ed. Human Kinetics
Pub., January, 1999
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to:
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Analyze data by computer and make conclusions regarding hypotheses using
the following statistical techniques.
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Independent and Dependent "t" test.
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Standard correlation techniques including bi-variate and multiple regression
analysis.
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Simple analysis of variance (ANOVA).
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Post Hoc tests after significant "F" statistic is found.
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ANOVA with repeated measures.
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Factorial analysis of variance including between, within, and mixed designs.
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Analysis of Co-Variance.
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Multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA).
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Understand and apply the concepts of inferential statistics, including
probability, TYPE I and TYPE II errors, validity and reliability determination
and power calculations.
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Interpret computer output and make conclusions.
Assignments and Projects
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Perform weekly statistical analysis by computer on data provided by the
instructor.
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Collect data on real or fabricated subjects, analyze the data and make
conclusions.
Evaluation Procedures
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Computer assignments (40 points).
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Quizzes on selected statistical techniques (160 points).
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Final Examination by computer (100 points).