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