Statistical Consulting for Kinesiology Capstone Projects
Faculty Sponsor
Kelly Helm
College
Arts and Sciences
Discipline(s)
Data Science, Kinesiology
ORCID Identifier(s)
0000-0002-3726-0709
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Symposium Date
Spring 4-29-2021
Abstract
This project explored the application of data science techniques to kinesiology research initiatives led by students. Statistical analysis is becoming increasingly popular in academic research due to the ease of use provided by modern technology. As a result, the field of data science is growing and its relevance in education is becoming more prominent. This project will explore the relevance of data science principles in a program of higher education.
To investigate this, I consulted 17 senior kinesiology students in their capstone project course. Each project collected its own data with which I was able to provide statistical insights to the relationship being studied. From these explorations I observed which data science techniques appeared most frequently in results production. I worked with each student to clean their data, perform statistical tests, and make meaningful conclusions from the numbers.
Many of the same techniques were used between projects despite their methodologies being completely different. Among the most common were procedures taught in introductory statistics courses. In particular, the Repeated Measures ANOVA was utilized to answer multiple research questions. These results indicate that real research questions are related in what techniques they require. This knowledge allows us to more effectively incorporate relevant research practices into a program’s course track.
Recommended Citation
Wade, Terry, "Statistical Consulting for Kinesiology Capstone Projects" (2021). Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 1008.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/1008
Biographical Information about Author(s)
I am personally interested in the applications of Data Science principles in academic research. Because of this I joined the Kinesiology Department's senior research class to test my abilities in an unfamiliar subject area.