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Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation /

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This book explores a full range of basic topics typically covered in research classes, providing the information and skills needed to write effective research proposals and theses, read and understand published research, and understand how to conduct basic studies. The goal is to prepare you to be e...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Berg, Kris E., 1943-
Other Authors: Latin, Richard Wayne, 1953-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2008]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Research > Methodology.
Technical writing.
Medical sciences > Research > Methodology.
Physical education and training > Research > Methodology.
Recreation > Research > Methodology.
Physical Education and Training.
Research Design.
Exercise.
Recreation.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to research
  • Ethics in human subject research
  • Getting started : information retrieval
  • The research paper and proposal
  • Completing the research paper : results, discussion, conclusion, and references
  • Research writing
  • 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 data collection concepts
  • Experimental validity and control
  • Experimental research and designs
  • Nonexperimental or descriptive research
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Quality control in research
  • Assessment and application of research.