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020			_a9781138320772
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082			_aREF 610.72 M43
245		0	_aDesigning and conducting research in health and human performance /
250			_aSecond edition
260			_aNew York : _bRoutlege, _c2020.
300			_a xx, 247 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
520			_a"Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance, 2nd edition shows students how to become effective producers and consumers of health and human performance research. Like the first edition, this edition provides comprehensive coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and includes step-by-step guidance for writing effective research proposals and theses. In addition, the authors show how to read, assess, interpret, and apply published research and how to conduct basic studies in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation. In this edition, the authors have also expanded areas of research design to include the PICO (patient problem or population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes) technique. Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance, 2nd edition is filled with more up-to-date illustrative examples that emphasize the real-world applications of research methods. Throughout, the authors draw on a variety of examples that were selected because they provide a context to further the understanding of health and human performance research. Research to Practice examples and Tips are included by the authors to help students better appreciate the book's content. Additionally, new to this edition, is "pulse check," which provides an opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking in all things research. These study aids provide suggestions and additional resources to assist students in understanding the research process. Key Terms, defined and highlighted, enrich each chapter. At the end of each chapter includes Applying What You Learned sections, designed to help students comprehend and follow best practices in research methods, close each chapter. Online resources and guides developed by the authors to support and enhance students' learning of important research concepts are available"-- Provided by publisher
650			_a Experimental design
650			_aPhysical fitness
650			_aPhysical Education and Training
700			_aTracey D. Matthews _eAuthor
700			_aKimberly T. Kostelis _eAuthor
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