Statistics for Movement Science

A Hands-On Guide with SPSS | First Edition

Author

Affiliation

Ovande Furtado Jr., PhD.

Professor, Cal State Northridge

Preface

Welcome to Statistics for Movement Science (First Edition), a hands-on guide designed to help you learn statistical methods through the lens of human movement research. This book integrates statistical concepts with practical SPSS applications, using examples from kinesiology, exercise science, and biomechanics. This edition is based on SPSS version 31.

How to Use This Book

• Follow chapters in order for a guided learning path.
• Run the examples in SPSS 31 as you read to reinforce each concept.
• Keep notes on any workflow differences you notice in your environment.

Citation

To cite this book, please use:

APA Format:

Furtado, Jr., Ovande. (2026). Statistics for movement science: A hands-on guide with SPSS (1st ed.). https://drfurtado.github.io/sms

BibTeX:

@book{furtado2026sms,
  title = {Statistics for Movement Science: A Hands-On Guide with SPSS},
  author = {Furtado, Jr., Ovande},
  year = {2026},
  edition = {1},
  url = {https://drfurtado.github.io/sms/},
  note = {Online educational resource. Based on SPSS version 31}
}