Applied Data Analysis in Kinesiology

Course Description

Provides an overview of basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods that can be applied to address problems of practice.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Explain basic principles of quantitative and qualitative analyses.

  • Apply appropriate analyses to address problems of practice.

  • Communicate results of analyses to a professional audience.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Quantitative analysis

50%

Qualitative analysis

50%

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

93%-100%

A

90%-92.9%

A-

87%-89.9%

B+

83%-86.9%

B

80%-82.9%

B-

77%-79.9%

C+

73%-76.9%

C

70%-72.9%

C-

67%-69.9%

D+

63%-66.9%

D

60%-62.9%

D-

Below 60%

F

Note: Doctoral students can only count grades of B or better towards the degree.

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.