Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation / Kris E. Berg, Richard W. Latin.

Author/creator Berg, Kris E., 1943-
Other author Latin, Richard Wayne, 1953-
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2008.
Descriptionxvii, 332 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction to research -- Ethics in human subject research -- Getting started: information retrieval -- The research paper and proposal -- Completing the research paper: results, discussion, conclusion, and references -- Research writing -- Basic statistical concepts -- Central tendency, variability, and the normal curve -- Probability and hypothesis testing -- Relationships and predictions -- Comparing mean scores -- Selected nonparametric statistics -- Measurement and data collection concepts -- Experimental validity and control -- Experimental research and designs -- Nonexperimental or descriptive research -- Qualitative research methods -- Quality control in research -- Assessment and application of research.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 317-318) and index.
LCCN 2007025367
ISBN9780781770361 :
ISBN078177036X

Availability

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Laupus Books - Stacks QT 255 B493E 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold