EXL 530: Biostatistics and Bioethics

This course introduces graduate-level quantitative reasoning, research design, and ethical principles relevant to exercise science and human-centered program evaluation. Students examine descriptive and inferential statistics, interpretation of results, research quality, and ethical issues related to human participants, equity, data stewardship, and professional responsibility. Emphasis is placed on using sound methods and ethical judgment to design, evaluate, and communicate applied research and capstone projects that address real-world problems.