This module will examine how to identify different types of data, how to interpret experimental plans and approaches, to select an appropriate statistical approach to interrogate data. This is essential for a successful career in Sports Science and is relevant to any career in which data analysis is required.
Your learning will take place in lectures and computer lab. The lecture sessions are used to discuss approaches to data analysis and to introduce analytical concepts, while the computer lab sessions are used to practice the use of analytical software to use example data from the field of sport and exercise sciences. You’ll get experience of using several tools for data analysis, including packages which are freely available and which you can use following graduation in any role as there is no need to purchase or license specific software packages.
You will be assessed through a combination of weekly online tests, to check your knowledge, coursework for which you will complete statistical tests on model data and an end-of-year exam.