Data Analysis in Sport

By: Peter O'Donoghue, Lucy Holmes

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Paperback | 18 November 2014 | Edition Number 1

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280 Pages

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Making sense of research data can be a challenging task but is nevertheless an essential part of the research process. Focusing on techniques used in the analysis of sport performance, this book introduces the fundamental principles of data analysis, explores the most important tools used in data analytics, and offers guidance on the presentation of results.

The book covers key topics such as:

The purpose of data analysis, from trend analysis to establishing norms

Commercial packages for performance and data analysis, including Excel, SPSS, Matlab, Focus, Dartfish, Sportscode and Prozone

Effective use of statistical procedures in sport performance analysis

Analysing data from manual notation systems, player tracking systems and computerized match analysis systems

Creating visually appealing 'dashboard' interfaces for presenting data

Assessing reliability

Every chapter includes worked examples from real sport, offering clear guidance to the reader and bringing the subject to life. This book is invaluable reading for any student, researcher or analyst working in sport performance or undertaking a sport-related research project or methods course.

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