Basic Statistics and Research Design

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Designed to develop skills to read and interpret research reports effectively. Principles of experimental research design utilized in exercise science will be discussed. General statistical concepts will be introduced, including central tendency, variance, correlation, regression, and means comparison. Students will develop a research proposal and presentation based on a topic in exercise science or related field. Satisfies Magis Core Doing Social Science, Designated Ethics, and Statistical Reasoning. P: Understanding Social Science, Ethics, Mathematical Reasoning, Oral Communication, or IC: CR: So. stdg., EXP major.