Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation

Name: Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation
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ISBN: 9780781770361

ISBN-10: 078177036X

ISBN-13: 9780781770361

Edition: 3rd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Kris E. Berg, Richard W. Latin, Richard Wayne Latin

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This easy-to-read, user-friendly text is ideal for professionals in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation. The text explores the full range of basic topics typically covered in research courses in exercise science, kinesiology, and physical education. The book provides the information and skills needed to write effective research proposals and theses; read, assess, interpret, and apply published research; and understand how to conduct basic studies in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation. The goal is prepare Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation students to be effective producers and…

Book details

List price: $87.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 9/20/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 332
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Dedication


Preface


Acknowledgments



Introductory Concepts



Introduction to Research



Ethics in Human Subject Research



Research Writing



Getting Started: Information Retrieval



The Research Paper and Proposal



Completing the Research Paper: Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References



Research Writing



Statistics



Basic Statistical Concepts



Central Tendency, Variability, and the Normal Curve



Probability and Hypothesis Testing



Relationships and Predictions



Comparing Mean Scores



Selected Nonparametric Statistics



Measurement and Research Design



Measurement and Data Collection Concepts



Experimental Validity and Control



Experimental Research and Designs



Nonexperimental or Descriptive Research



Qualitative Research Methods



Quality Control and Application of Research



Quality Control in Research



Assessment and Application of Research



Statistics Tables



Answers to Statistics Exercises



Sample Consent Form and Sample Letters


Glossary


References and Selected Readings


Index