Methods and Statistics

The course provides students with basic knowledge of research methodology and analysis of quantitative data in movement science. It covers key study designs and introduces basic statistical concepts, common sources of error in research findings, and an introduction to critical reading of scientific articles. Through lectures and exercises, students gain knowledge and skills in basic statistical analyses and learn how to present and evaluate the results of these analyses.

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

• key study designs and their characteristics
• sources of error in quantitativ research
• descriptive statistics
• basic statistical concepts and statistical analysis
• how results from statistical analyzed can be presented and evaluated

Skills

The student has the ability to

• perform basic statistical analyzes
• read and evaluate results based on quantitative data

General competence

• The student has the ability to understand, use and evaluate basic research methods and statistical analyzes within human movement science

The course has lectures throughout the whole semester. The teaching will be given as lectures, digital resources, and practical exercises. Parts of the course can be thought in English.