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    Research methods in kinesiology and the health sciences / Susan J. Hall, Nancy Getchell.

    • Title:Research methods in kinesiology and the health sciences / Susan J. Hall, Nancy Getchell.
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    • Author/Creator:Hall, Susan Jean author.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Getchell, Nancy, 1963- author.
    • Published/Created:Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health, [2014]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Kinesiology--Research--Methodology.
      Health--Research--Methodology.
    • Medical Subjects: Kinesiology, Applied.
      Research Design.
    • Description:xiv, 305 pages ; 24 cm
    • 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.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780781797740 (alk. paper)
      0781797748 (alk. paper)
    • 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
      Chapter Summary
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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
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 3 Reviewing and Critiquing the Literature
      Strategies for Literature Searches
      Evaluating Published Research Reports
      Writing the Literature Review
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      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
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 5 Understanding Research Ethics
      Academic Dishonesty
      Protection of Participants
      Ethical Considerations with Other Issues
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 6 Experimental Research
      Elements of Experimental Research
      Internal and External Validity
      Controlling Threats to Validity
      Experimental Research Designs
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 7 Descriptive Research
      Basic Descriptive Research
      Correlational Research
      Survey Research
      Other Descriptive Approaches
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 8 Qualitative Research
      Qualitative Research Traditions
      Getting Started
      Data Collection
      Data Analysis
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 9 Other Research Approaches
      Historical and Philosophical Research
      Epidemiology Research
      Single-Subject Research
      Meta-Analysis
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 10 Basic Statistical Concepts
      Uses of Statistics
      Probability
      Sampling from a Population
      Levels of Data
      Parametric and Nonparametric Statistics
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 11 Finding Relationships among Variables
      Understanding Correlation
      Simple Correlation
      Regression
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 12 Finding Differences among Groups
      Hypothesis Testing
      Types oft Tests
      Analysis of Variance
      Post Hoc Tests
      Analysis of Covariance
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 13 Nonparametric Statistical Tests
      Chi-Square
      Correlation: Spearman's Rho
      Differences Among Groups
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 14 Measurement of Variables in Research
      Validity
      Reliability
      Objectivity or Interrater Reliability
      Standard Scores
      Rating Scales
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      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
      Chapter Summary
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      In-Class Group Exercises
      ch. 16 Preparing a Research Grant Proposal
      Identifying a Funding Source
      Writing Grant Proposals: An Overview
      Chapter Summary
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      ch. 17 Disseminating Research Findings
      Publishing Papers in Research Journals
      Preparing and Delivering Research Presentations
      Chapter Summary
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