RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS
| Title | ΜΕΘΟΔΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΑΤΙΣΤΙΚΗ / RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS |
| Code | ΕΠ0159Κ |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Angelos Rodafinos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001302 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600292217
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600292217
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=16928
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
1. be able to understand the fundamental principles for designing and conducting scientific research in the fields of physical education, sports, health, and recreation.
2. be able to critically evaluate research literature and distinguish between valid and invalid arguments and information.
3. be capable of formulating research questions, selecting appropriate methodology, tools, and samples, as well as collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
4. be familiar with the principles governing the writing of scientific papers and the relevant ethical considerations, thereby enhancing their ability to present their research with professionalism and integrity.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Research and TN. Critical Thinking. Sources of Knowledge.
Quantitative and Qualitative Research (Online)
The Research Process. From Idea to Implementation
Purpose, Research Questions, Hypotheses
Literature Review and Use of TN
Theories, Concepts, and Variables. (Submit A1. 20%)
Research Design and Ethics
Data Collection I. Questionnaires
Data Collection II. Interviews
Data Collection III. Observation
Analysis of Quantitative Data (Submit A2. 40%)
Analysis of Qualitative Data
Writing and Presenting Research
Keywords
Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Research Design, Hypothesis Testing
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Methods for detecting and accessing internet sources, AI tools, Open Educational Resources, Zotero, mind maps, Activity scenarios using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Physical Education.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 35 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 35 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 1 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Student Assessment
Description
The assessment of the course includes formative and summative assessment.
Formative assessment consists of two interconnected assignments:
A1 Literature review 20% (LO1, LO4)
A2 Writing a comprehensive research report 40% (LO1-4)
Summative assessment
A3 The final examination, worth 40% (LO1-4), will consist of multiple-choice questions covering the entire subject matter.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Jones, I. (2024). Μεθοδολογία έρευνας στον αθλητισμό και την αναψυχή. Επιμέλεια: X. Τσορμπατζούδης, Ά. Ροδαφηνός. University Studio Press. [Κωδικός ευδόξου: 133035852]
Βαγενάς, Γ.(2017). Στατιστικές εφαρμογές στην αθλητική επιστήμη με παραδείγματα στο SPSS. Τζιόλας & Υιοί.
Additional bibliography for study
Λαγουμιντζής, Γ., Βλαχόπουλος, Γ., & Κουτσογιάννης, Κ. (2015). Μεθοδολογία της έρευνας στις επιστήμες υγείας. Αθήνα: Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. https://repository.kallipos.gr/handle/11419/5356
Χαλικιάς, M., Μανωλέσου, A., & Λάλου, P. (2015). Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας και Εισαγωγή στη Στατιστική Ανάλυση Δεδομένων με το ΙΒΜ SPSS Statistics. Αθήνα: Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. https://repository.kallipos.gr/handle/11419/5075
Creswell, J. W. (2016). Η έρευνα στην εκπαίδευση: Σχεδιασμός, διεξαγωγή και αξιολόγηση της ποσοτικής και ποιοτικής έρευνας (Επιμέλεια Χαράλαμπος Τσορμπατζούδης). Αθήνα: Ίων.
Last Update
22-09-2025
