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

by Berg, Kris E.; Latin, Richard W.

• ISBN13: 9780781770361
• ISBN10: 078177036X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-28
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This easy-to-read, user-friendly text is ideal for professionals in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation. The 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. The goal is prepare Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation students to be effective producers and consumers of research.

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introductory Concepts	p. 1
Introduction to Research	p. 3
Ethics in Human Subject Research	p. 17
Research Writing	p. 25
Getting Started: Information Retrieval	p. 27
The Research Paper and Proposal	p. 35
Completing the Research Paper: Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References	p. 48
Research Writing	p. 57
Statistics	p. 71
Basic Statistical Concepts	p. 73
Central Tendency, Variability, and the Normal Curve	p. 85
Probability and Hypothesis Testing	p. 102
Relationships and Predictions	p. 121
Comparing Mean Scores	p. 145
Selected Nonparametric Statistics	p. 170
Measurement and Research Design	p. 185
Measurement and Data Collection Concepts	p. 187
Experimental Validity and Control	p. 201
Experimental Research and Designs	p. 216
Nonexperimental or Descriptive Research	p. 229
Qualitative Research Methods	p. 245
Quality Control and Application of Research	p. 257
Quality Control in Research	p. 259
Assessment and Application of Research	p. 268
Statistics Tables	p. 291
Answers to Statistics Exercises	p. 301
Sample Consent Form and Sample Letters	p. 305
Glossary	p. 311
References and Selected Readings	p. 317
Index	p. 319
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