School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Statistical Research Methods
  • Unit Code

    MAT2107
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Aiden James FISHER

Description

This unit is designed to introduce students to the principles of statistical research methodology used within the field of Exercise and Sports Science. It will provide a brief introduction to statistics, sampling and survey design, and technical research reporting. The statistical software SPSS will be used where appropriate.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAT3101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Collect, summarise, and present statistical data.
  2. Conduct basic statistical analyses using SPSS software.
  3. Design a research project based on a practical problem.
  4. Report statistical analyses and findings.
  5. Use an appropriate statistical methodology to analyse research data.

Unit Content

  1. Basic technical writing guidelines.
  2. Introduction to data presentation and analysis.
  3. Non-parametric techniques: chi-square test of independence, and procedures for rank-order data.
  4. Parametric techniques: linear regression and correlation analysis, two-sample t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).
  5. Reliability and validity.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOnline problem solving assignments30%
TestMid-semester test30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Statistical Research Methods
  • Unit Code

    MAT2107
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Aiden James FISHER

Description

This unit is designed to introduce students to the principles of statistical research methodology used within the field of Exercise and Sports Science. It will provide a brief introduction to statistics, sampling and survey design, and technical research reporting. The statistical software SPSS will be used where appropriate.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAT3101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Collect, summarise, and present statistical data.
  2. Conduct basic statistical analyses using SPSS software.
  3. Design a research project based on a practical problem.
  4. Report statistical analyses and findings.
  5. Use an appropriate statistical methodology to analyse research data.

Unit Content

  1. Basic technical writing guidelines.
  2. Introduction to data presentation and analysis.
  3. Non-parametric techniques: chi-square test of independence, and procedures for rank-order data.
  4. Parametric techniques: linear regression and correlation analysis, two-sample t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).
  5. Reliability and validity.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOnline problem solving assignments30%
TestMid-semester test30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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