KIN 4310 KIN 4310 Measurement Techniques in Health and Measurement Techniques in Health and Human Performance Human Performance Timothy Adam Thrasher PhD Timothy Adam Thrasher PhD Associate Professor Associate Professor Department of Health Human Performance Department of Health Human Performance University of Houston University of Houston Required Top Hat TopHat app will be used for Course pack e Textbook classroom participation homework assignments Contact Info E mail athrasher3 uh edu Office Hours Mon Wed 1 00 2 15pm or by appointment Office 2069 Health 2 Course objectives Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary a qualification for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write H G Wells 1866 1946 Innumeracy is the inability to deal comfortably with the fundamental notions of number and chance John Allen Paulos Course Objectives Upon completion of the course students will be able to Describe basic concepts in measurement methodology Describe the role and importance of measurement to research and practice Perform statistical analyses on basic data sets and understand the principles of hypothesis testing Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different types of measurement methodologies in health and human performance Course Requirements 12 homework assignments each worth 8 16 points Total 124 points Three midterms 25 each and one Final 50 points Total 125 points Attend lectures and participate in TopHat questions Total 25 points Grading Scale TOTAL SCORE LETTER GRADE A A B B B C C C D D F 255 274 245 254 235 244 225 234 215 224 205 214 195 204 185 194 175 184 165 174 0 164 Course Format Lectures Face to face traditional In class questions polls via TopHat Textbook readings assignments TopHat On line material via Canvas Powerpoint presentations Official gradebook Excel Spreadsheets In this course we will use Microsoft Excel for handling large amounts of data and making statistical calculations If you are not familiar with how to use Excel consult reference material such as these online tutorials Basic tasks in Excel https tinyurl com rtbnydw4 Excel video training https tinyurl com 2s4y48sr Homework Assignments Assignments are due according to schedule in syllabus Assignments are administered online in TopHot Assignments are due at 11 59pm on Sundays Late assignments will not be accepted Exams Three 3 midterm exams and a final exam will be given in this course Each midterm will consist of 25 multiple choice questions 60 minutes will be given Each midterm will cover the material presented after the last midterm i e midterms are NOT cumulative The final exam is cumulative it will consist of 50 multiple choice questions 2 hour will be given Exams Administered in the classroom live On exam days the exam will start at 2 30pm sharp These are the ONLY times when exams may be taken No alternatives Classroom Behavior All students are expected to behave as health professionals in the classroom Arrive prompt to the lecture and remain in class until dismissed You may leave your camera and microphone off when lecture is virtual Hold your questions until prompted Academic dishonesty All students must adhere to the UH academic honesty policy in the student handbook Cheating automatic FAIL Study tips This is NOT an easy class Review review review everything you learn Rule of 6 Frequently Asked Questions Q How do I get an A in this class A Attend class Take notes Manage your time wisely Read the chapter BEFORE class Review review review Frequently Asked Questions Q How should I prepare for the exams A Review the slides and your notes Re read the textbook chapters Re do the exercise questions Study 3 4 hours every week Frequently Asked Questions Q I missed an assignment exam due to insert excuse Can I get another opportunity A Nope Frequently Asked Questions Q In chapter 3 what is the answer to question 2 A Figure it out Frequently Asked Questions Q My answer on the last assignment was only off by 1 digit Can I get credit for it A No Numerical answers MUST be precise Round off error is not acceptable Frequently Asked Questions sup fam my grade seems sus can u plz check it Q A Frequently Asked Questions Q The last exam was really hard Will you be curving the grades A Nope Frequently Asked Questions Is there any way I can get extra credit Q A Nope Ingredients for learning Repetition Feedback Motivation Study tips This is NOT an easy class Review review review everything you learn Rule of 6