Statistics in Kinesiology

Statistics in Kinesiology, Sixth Edition, offers students in kinesiology and exercise science programs a unique introduction to the statistics concepts and techniques relevant to their specific field of study. Drawing from examples across kinesiology—including exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical education, and physical therapy—this essential text provides students with a statistical skill set that will enable them to analyze quantitative data and find answers to questions they will encounter in their specific disciplines.

Emphasis is placed on methods commonly seen in kinesiology, such as correlation and bivariate regression, t tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the interpretation of interactions in factorial analyses of variance. The sixth edition incorporates fully updated content throughout the text, including the following:

• A new chapter on statistical issues in kinesiology that provides students with a wider understanding of problems they may face in their calculations
• Additional content on key topics such as logistic regression, analysis of ROC curves, equivalence testing, range restriction, and bootstrapping
• Major updates to chapters on the fundamentals of statistical interference, multiple correlation and multiple regression, and clinical measures of association

Statistical software tools commonly used in kinesiology applications—such as JASP and G*Power—are briefly introduced, encouraging students to apply their knowledge of statistical procedures to generate and interpret computer results with confidence and ease. Throughout the text, sample problems provide an opportunity for students to put the concepts into practice.

With Statistics in Kinesiology, Sixth Edition, students will gain a solid understanding of the statistical techniques used in physical activity fields. The book’s practical approach will make it easy for students to learn these important, but often intimidating, concepts.