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Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

7108SPOSCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module of study is available to provide mastery and expertise in quantitative research strategies, methods and techniques, specifically focussed on quantitative data so that students can undertake postgraduate research. The module aims to encourage critical understanding of how quantitative data should be handled and analysed using a variety of approaches. The module will provide the opportunity to develop critical analysis of statistical concepts and procedures, train them to use statistical analysis software and extend their knowledge of the experimental and research design process.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate the appropriateness of experimental designs and research methodologies
2.
Exhibit good decision making in the choice and application of data processing and statistical analysis procedures
3.
Apply, report and interpret statistical analyses of quantitative data

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Experimental design Basic significance tests Confidence Intervals Effect size ANOVA Regression and correlation Sample size estimation Validity and reliability assessment
Module Overview:
This module of study is available to provide mastery and expertise in quantitative research strategies, methods and techniques, specifically focussed on quantitative data so that students can undertake postgraduate research. The module aims to encourage critical understanding of how quantitative data should be handled and analysed using a variety of approaches. The module will provide the opportunity to develop critical analysis of statistical concepts and procedures, train them to use statistical analysis software and extend their knowledge of the experimental and research design process.

This module is fundamental to the analysis of quantitative data. It is expected that students develop the data handling and analysis skills that they will directly use in their MSc project.
Additional Information:This module is fundamental to the analysis of quantitative data. It is expected that students develop the data handling and analysis skills that they will directly use in their MSc project.

Assessments

Centralised Exam

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