KNS 307 - Research Methods & Statistics

This course will introduce basic concepts in research methods and experimental design relevant to the field of Kinesiology and health sciences. The course will discuss both quantitative and quantitative research, including mathematical computation and statistical tools for the study of the science of Kinesiology. Topics include: different methods of knowledge, strategies of discovery, ethical issues, observation (systematic and self-reported observational methods}, measurement (reliability, validity, objectivity), experimental design (randomized and non- randomized designs, survey design and subject selection) and data analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics).

Co-req: KNS 307L
4 credits