Data Analysis in Sport

Making sense of research data can be a challenging task but is nevertheless an essential part of performance analysis investigations. Focusing on techniques used in the analysis of sport performance, this book introduces the fundamental principles of data analysis and offers guidance on the presentation of results. The book covers key topics such as the purpose of data analysis, commercial packages for performance and data analysis, creating visually appealing `dashboard¿ interfaces for presenting data, and assessing reliability, and includes worked examples from real sport, offering clear guidance to the reader and bringing the subject to life.