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Exercise

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

Price: $70.95

Item	:	9780781770361
Pub Date	:	Sept 2007
Edition	:	3rd
Pages	:	332
Illustrations	:	56
Cover	:	Hardbound
Trim Size	:	7.4" x 9.1" (18.7 x 23.2 cm)
Authors	:	Kris E Berg EdD
		Richard W Latin

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.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I Introductory Concepts

Chapter 1: Introduction to Research
Chapter 2: Ethics in Human Subject Research Part II Research Writing
Chapter 3: Getting Started: Information Retrieval
Chapter 4: The Research Paper and Proposal
Chapter 5: Completing the Research Paper: Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References
Chapter 6: Research Writing Part III Statistics
Chapter 7: Basic Statistical Concepts
Chapter 8: Central Tendency, Variability, and the Normal Curve
Chapter 9: Probability and Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 10: Relationships and Predictions
Chapter 11: Comparing Mean Scores
Chapter 12: Selected Nonparametric Statistics Part IV Measurement and Research Design
Chapter 13: Measurement and Data Collection Concepts
Chapter 14: Experimental Validity and Control
Chapter 15: Experimental Research and Designs
Chapter 16: Nonexperimental or Descriptive Research
Chapter 17: Qualitative Research Methods Part V Quality Control and Application of Research
Chapter 18: Quality Control in Research
Chapter 19: Assessment and Application of Research

Appendix A: Statistics Tables
Appendix B: Answers to Statistics Exercises
Appendix C: Sample Consent Form and Sample Letters
Glossary
References and Suggested Readings
Index

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

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