Measurements and Statistics Flashcards
1
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Ways to answer a question/hypothesis
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- > intuition
- > introspection (examining intuition)
- > shared (public) experience
- > single case study
- > systematic observation
- > scientific method
2
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Describe the scientific method
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- > identification of a problem
- > research the problem
- > formulate a hypothesis
- > gather data
- > analyzing and interpreting results
- > answer hypothesis (either continue or restart)
- > develop new questions or reevaluate hypothesis
3
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Things to consider when designing a study
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- > MAXICON principle
- > variables
- > testing methods
4
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MAXICON principle
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control any explanation for the results aside from the hypothesis you intend to evaluate
- > maximize true variance, minimize error variance and controlling extraneous variance
5
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Variables
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Independent variable
- > variable you manipulate
Dependant variable
- > the one that responds to the manipulation of IV
6
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things to consider when creating testing methods
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Validity
- > does the test evaluate what you are trying to evaluate
Reliability
- > is the test repeatable from time to time and person to person
7
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What are the sub-disciplines of kinesiology
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- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Motor Control
- Sports Psychology
8
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t-test
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examines whether or not two samples are different from one another by assessing the mean and the variance
9
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standard deviation
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a measure of the variability of the sample data
10
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correlation
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are two variables related to each other
11
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Interpreting the correlation coefficient
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