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

Forsideomslag
Lippincott 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
QUALITY CONTROL AND APPLICATION OF RESEARCH
257
Assessment and Application of Research
268
Statistics Tables
291
Answers to Statistics Exercises
301
Sample Consent Form and Sample Letters
305
Glossary
311
References and Selected Readings
317
Index
319
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