Course Number:
SCMA*2110 (Kinesiology Program)
Course Name:
Research Methods for Kinesiology
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
-This course is a general introduction to contemporary research methods that are employed in kinesiology and the health sciences. Emphasis will be placed on understanding research design and the scientific method, and how it relates to theory development. Quantitative and qualitative techniques and applications will be discussed. Other topics will include: ethics and politics of health research, the nature of causation and correlation, conceptualization, data characteristics, conventions, and organization, operationalization of variables, development of hypotheses, and sampling techniques. Research examples will be a key aspect of the lectures.
- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto). - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course, please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines
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