Introduction to Statistics in Human Performance: Using SPSS and R

By Kris Kaspersky

Book Overview

An understanding and working knowledge of the basic principles of statistics are of central importance in understanding the sport and health sciences. Introduction to Statistics in Human Performance: UsingSPSS and R provides students facing statistical problems for the first time with an accessible and informal introduction to the key concepts and procedures of statistical analysis.

Now in its second edition, the book covers processes involved in using both SPSS and R, and includes chapters on:

research methods descriptive statistics the normal curve and standard scores correlation and regression inferential statistics introduction issues in inferential statistics t-tests anova, factorial anova and manova advanced statistics, and nonparametric statistics

Including examples relevant to the fi eld, review questions, practice computer

problems and activities throughout, and online materials including

step-by-step video guides, data tables for importing into computer activities,

a bank of possible test questions, and PowerPoint slides, the book offers

students all the tools they need to understand statistical concepts in sport and

exercise. This is a vital resource for any students of sport and exercise science,

kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, and fi tness and health

taking classes in statistics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931769222
• ISBN13: 9781931769228
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: A-List Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 9.3"