This easy-to-read, user-friendly text explores the full range of basic topics typically covered in research courses in exercise science, kinesiology, ...
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.
Edition
3
ISBN/ISSN
9780781770361
Product Format
Hardcover Book
Trim Size
7.375 x 9.125
Pages
332
Illustration
56
Table
0
Edition
3
Publication Date
September 20, 2007
Weight
1.55
Kris E. Berg EdD
Professor, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, College of Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE
Richard W. Latin
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
-- NEW Additional useful assessment and application tips. --Numerous informative examples from health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation disciplines that illustrate key concepts, topics, and terms --Statistics chapters feature exercises that can be solved manually and/or by computer. Answers are provided in an appendix --Summary, Learning Activities, and Exercises at the end of each chapter reinforce the material and offer additional study tools. --Key concepts listed at the beginning of each chapter show importance of topic, making for study that is more efficient and review. --Appendices provide useful reference material and study tools including answers to expanded statistics problems and data sets, tables, answers to review questions, plus sample letters and forms.
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