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Research methods in kinesiology and the health sciences / Susan J. Hall, Nancy Getchell.
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Title:Research methods in kinesiology and the health sciences / Susan J. Hall, Nancy Getchell.
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Author/Creator:Hall, Susan Jean author.
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Other Contributors/Collections:Getchell, Nancy, 1963- author.
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Published/Created:Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health, [2014]
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WE103 .H179r 2014
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Call Number: WE103 .H179r 2014
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Links:Donor bookplate
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Library of Congress Subjects:Kinesiology--Research--Methodology.
Health--Research--Methodology.
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Medical Subjects: Kinesiology, Applied.
Research Design.
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Description:xiv, 305 pages ; 24 cm
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Summary:Taking a practical approach, this book focuses on topics directly related to development of research proposals, since these topics are most relevant to beginning researchers. With unique chapters on research writing style and matching statistical tools with research protocols, readers will find this book written in a conversational tone intended to make the topic more readily understood by today's student.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:9780781797740 (alk. paper)
0781797748 (alk. paper)
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Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction to Research in Kinesiology
What is Research?
Scientific Method
Types of Research
Importance of Research in Kinesiology and the Health Sciences
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In-Class Group Exercises
ch. 2 Research Writing Style
Characteristics of Good Research Writing
Common Writing Errors to Avoid
Editorial Styles
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ch. 3 Reviewing and Critiquing the Literature
Strategies for Literature Searches
Evaluating Published Research Reports
Writing the Literature Review
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ch. 4 Developing a Research Proposal
Topic Selection
Developing the Rationale for the Study
Planning the Methodology for the Study
Proposal Title and Abstract
Target Audience for a Research Proposal
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ch. 5 Understanding Research Ethics
Academic Dishonesty
Protection of Participants
Ethical Considerations with Other Issues
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ch. 6 Experimental Research
Elements of Experimental Research
Internal and External Validity
Controlling Threats to Validity
Experimental Research Designs
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ch. 7 Descriptive Research
Basic Descriptive Research
Correlational Research
Survey Research
Other Descriptive Approaches
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ch. 8 Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research Traditions
Getting Started
Data Collection
Data Analysis
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ch. 9 Other Research Approaches
Historical and Philosophical Research
Epidemiology Research
Single-Subject Research
Meta-Analysis
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ch. 10 Basic Statistical Concepts
Uses of Statistics
Probability
Sampling from a Population
Levels of Data
Parametric and Nonparametric Statistics
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ch. 11 Finding Relationships among Variables
Understanding Correlation
Simple Correlation
Regression
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ch. 12 Finding Differences among Groups
Hypothesis Testing
Types oft Tests
Analysis of Variance
Post Hoc Tests
Analysis of Covariance
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ch. 13 Nonparametric Statistical Tests
Chi-Square
Correlation: Spearman's Rho
Differences Among Groups
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ch. 14 Measurement of Variables in Research
Validity
Reliability
Objectivity or Interrater Reliability
Standard Scores
Rating Scales
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ch. 15 Selecting Statistical Tests within Research Designs
Interrelationships between Designs and Statistics
Selecting Statistical Tests for Descriptive Research
Navigating the Selection of a Statistical Test
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ch. 16 Preparing a Research Grant Proposal
Identifying a Funding Source
Writing Grant Proposals: An Overview
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ch. 17 Disseminating Research Findings
Publishing Papers in Research Journals
Preparing and Delivering Research Presentations
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