Class Research Methodology: Data Analysis

With this UC it is intended that students know some techniques for collecting and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data related to the analysis of sports performance. In addition, it is intended that students identify and develop skills in decision-making on the methods and tests to be chosen in the context of sports training in Football.

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1. Methods and tools of Quantitative Data Analysis. 2. Methods and tools of Qualitative Data Analysis. 3. Techniques and Instruments of analysis. 4. Methods and tools of data analysis applied to youth and elite Soccer (introduction and development skills to VideoObserver, Social Networks, LongoMatch, among others).

The teaching methodology is focused on the presentation of knowledge and on theoretical-practical tasks.

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