Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and RecreationLippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008 - 332 sider This easy-to-read, user-friendly 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. |
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Ethics in Human Subject Research | 17 |
RESEARCH WRITING | 25 |
The Research Paper and Proposal | 35 |
Results Discussion Conclusion | 48 |
Appendix | 55 |
Research Writing | 57 |
Common Faults in Writing | 63 |
17 | 68 |
Experimental Validity and Control | 185 |
Measurement and Data Collection Concepts | 187 |
85 | 196 |
Experimental Validity and Control | 201 |
Which Should Be the Focus | 213 |
Experimental Research and Designs | 216 |
Nonexperimental or Descriptive Research | 229 |
Qualitative Research Methods | 245 |
STATISTICS | 71 |
Central Tendency Variability and the Normal Curve | 85 |
27 | 87 |
Probability and Hypothesis Testing | 102 |
Relationships and Predictions | 121 |
Comparing Mean Scores | 145 |
Analysis of Variance | 152 |
Analysis of Covariance | 165 |
Selected Nonparametric Statistics | 170 |
Restrictions and Assumptions for Chi Square | 178 |
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