5  Outline

Pre-reading (Monday/Tuesday)

  • Data analysis and interpretation here
  • Regression analysis here
  • Introduction to multivariate analysis here

In-class (Wednesday)

  • Data analysis and interpretation - practical
  • Regression analysis - practical
  • Introduction to multivariate analysis - practical

We will be using the following packages this week. Please have them installed prior to the session:

  • psych
  • ggplot2
  • e1071
  • dplyr
  • car
  • lmtest

Post-reading (Thursday/Friday)

  • Research methods in the social sciences
  • Forms of research in sport data analytics
  • A typology of research questions
  • Identifying a research topic