Name: Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation By Kris E. Berg
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Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation Summary

Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation by Kris E. Berg

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.

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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NGR9780781770361

ISBN 13

9780781770361

ISBN 10

078177036X

Title

Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation by Kris E. Berg

Author

Kris E. Berg

Condition

New

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Year published

20070928

Number of pages

332

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N/A

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Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation Kris E. Berg

Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation by Kris E. Berg

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Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation by Kris E. Berg

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