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

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hall, Susan Jean (Author)
Getchell, Nancy, 1963- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2014]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Kinesiology, Applied.
Research Design.
Kinesiology > Research > Methodology.
Health > Research > Methodology.
Physical Description:xiv, 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction to research in kinesiology
  • Research writing style
  • Reviewing and critiquing the literature
  • Developing a research proposal
  • Understanding research ethics
  • Experimental research
  • Descriptive research
  • Qualitative research
  • Other research approaches
  • Basic statistical concepts
  • Finding relationships among variables
  • Finding differences among groups
  • Nonparametric statistical tests
  • Measurement of variables in research
  • Selecting statistical tests within research designs
  • Preparing a research grant proposal
  • Disseminating research findings.