KIN610 Quantitative Analysis of Research
Department
of Kinesiology
CSU, NORTHRIDGE
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Fall 2011 |
KIN
610-15925
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T |
Location: KN276 |
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Instructor: Konstantinos “Dino” Vrongistinos, Ph.D. |
e-mail: kv61497@csun.edu |
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Office: KN281
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Phone: (818)-677-7567 |
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Office Hours: T, Th 10:00-11:30, T 17:00-18:00, & by appointment |
http://www.csun.edu/~kv61497 |
Required Text: Vincent, W. J. Statistics In Kinesiology, 3rd or 4th ed, Human Kinetics Pub.,
Course
Prerequisites:
Math140 and a Computer Class or
equivalent
(Introductory Statistics and
be familiar with computers)
Course Description
: A study of advanced statistical methods for quantitative
analysis of research data in Kinesiology by personal computer.
Course Objectives: This course is
designed to give the student the essential principles of statistics in
Kinesiology so that they can work independently on their thesis projects.
Experiences are provided to help the student
understand basic concepts relating to classification of data, samples and
populations, hypothesis testing, and probability statements. The student will
be introduced to various concepts in order to be able to compute from raw data,
and interpret the following statistical concepts:
Sampling Theorem & frequency distributions Measures of central tendency
(Mode, Median, Mean) Measures of variability (Range,
IQR, Std. Dev.) Standard Scores
(z, %, T, Stanines)
Correlation coefficients Regression
Dependent and Independent t tests Simple ANOVA
and post-hoc tests Repeated
Measures ANOVA Factorial
ANOVA
Introduction to Non-parametric tests Introduction to ANCOVA and MANOVA Introduction
to Discriminant & Factor Analysis Introduction
to Spreadsheets & SPSS
Every
student at the end of the semester is expected to write a final project in the
format a of a peer review journal of their choice and presented in the
class. The data maybe real, fictitious, or borrowed.
Evaluation: Course grades will be based on the
following point distribution.
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KIN610
(3 units) |
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Project |
An
independent hands-on project |
200
pts (20%) |
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Midterm
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Combined
Test |
200
pts (20%) |
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Portfolio,
Homework & Quizzes |
Portfolios
Due Day 15th Week |
200
pts (20%) |
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Power
Point Presentation |
Related
with Project |
100
pts (10%) |
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Final
Exam |
Combined
Test |
300
pts (30%) |
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Course
Total |
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1000pts (100%) |
A three percent will be
subtracted from the final grade for each unexcused absence beyond one absence.
Combined tests include (but not limited) to, multiple-choice questions, essay questions, and calculations by hand and by computer. Different portions of the test will be home-tests and some will be classroom-tests. Portions of classroom tests will be open-book tests and some portions will be closed-book tests.
Assignment
of grades will be based on the following ranges:
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A
= 900-1000 pts; |
B
= 800-899 pts; |
C
= 700-799 pts; |
D
= 600-699 pts; |
F
= less than
600 pts. |
Assignment of plus/minus grade adjustments to the above scale
will be determined by the final class point distribution.
A minimum of 83% is required for B.
Examination
Policies & Miscellaneous Information
1. Students will not be allowed to
leave the room during exams. Please attend to any personal needs before the
exam.
2. Make-up exams will be considered only under
exceptional circumstances.
(Note:
"I overslept", "I'm tired", "I'm not prepared",
etc. are not exceptional circumstances!)
Any
student who fails to contact the instructor prior to any missed exam may not
be allowed to makeup the exam.
3. Absence for medical reasons requires written
verification by a physician.
4. Exams will not be rescheduled based on
a student's personal work/school schedule. Please plan ahead.
5. Questions/concerns regarding grading for any exam
must be resolved with the instructor within one week of the date
graded-exams are returned to the student.
6. All exams
are non-circulating.
A. Time
Elements Class begins promptly on
the scheduled hour
B. Behavior Treat other students and the
instructor with respect and civility. Free discussion, inquiry, and expression is encouraged in this class. Classroom behavior that
interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b)
the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable.
Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of
beepers, cellular phones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in
class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing
in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.” Eating food or chewing ice during lecture or
discussion time is unacceptable. Turn-off cellular phones and other
communications electronics
C. Cheating & Plagiarism will
not be tolerated. Severe penalties will be imposed including an F on the exam,
and potentially and F in the course, and may also be subject to more severe
discipline by the University. Please review the Student Conduct on Academic
Dishonesty in the current Schedule of Classes and in the University Catalog.
Each student is expected to be familiar with, and abide by, the conditions of student conduct, as presented in the CSUN Catalog (Appendix C), with emphasis on sections: Student Conduct Code, Academic Dishonesty, Faculty Policy on Academic Dishonesty, and Penalties. Any student engaging in academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism) is subject to discipline, which may include a failing grade in the course, and may also be subject to more severe discipline by the University.
D. Assignments
turned in one day late will
receive 50% credit. After one day, no credit will be given.
E. Requests
for an Incomplete (I) must confirm to university policies. Among other requirements, “I” is possible
only for instances in which a student is demonstrating passing work in the
class.
F. Attendance Policy: Attendance is
expected for this class, and each student is responsible for all material
covered along with any changes to the syllabus that are discussed in
class. Any foreseeable absences should
be discussed with the professor beforehand.
If an emergency arises, telephone or email before class so that there is
a record. If I do not receive any prior
notification, I will not allow make-ups for any material missed (i.e., exams,
homework). Attendance is checked
randomly and during tests and assignments due days.
A
three percent will be subtracted from the final grade for each unexcused absence beyond one absence.
Note: Students with
exceptional needs: This instructor,
in conjunction with California State University Northridge, is committed to
upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. If you are a student with a disability and wish to request
accommodations, please contact the Center on Disabilities located in
Student Services Building BH 110, or call (818) 677-2684 for an appointment. http://www.csun.edu/cod/ , codss@csun.edu, Phone: (818) 677-2684, Fax:
(818) 677-4929, Office Hours: M - F
Any information regarding your
disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations require early
planning, requests for accommodation should be made as early as possible. Any
requests for accommodations will be reviewed in a timely manner to determine their
appropriateness for this class.
Attention: Last day to drop is Friday of the 3rd week of classes
IMPORTANT
KINESIOLOGY
GRADUATE STUDENTS MUST EARN A GRADE of B OR ABOVE,
TO SATISFY THE DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY POLICY REQUIREMENTS
Reading Assignments
Please
Note:
The
reading assignments listed below are intended to supplement the lecture
materials. Some of the material in the text will not be covered in lecture but
may be included on the exams. By the same token, all of the information given
in lecture will not be found in the text, but may also be included on the
exams. Students are expected to have read the assigned sections in the text before
the scheduled lectures to which they apply.
The reading assignment schedule is subject to change with appropriate
notice.