This text investigates the application of statistical analysis software to the specific data requirements of sport and exercise science research. The author, Nikos Ntoumanis, draws upon his extensive academic background in sport psychology and research methodology to provide a structured framework for data management. By focusing on the practical utility of SPSS, the book bridges the gap between theoretical statistical concepts and the empirical demands of laboratory and field-based sports studies.

Experts and students in the field frequently cite this text as a highly accessible resource for those with limited statistical backgrounds. It is widely regarded as a foundational manual for undergraduate and postgraduate researchers needing to perform quantitative analysis in sport and exercise science.