Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation / Kris E. Berg, Richard W. Latin.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-318) and index.

Introduction to research -- Ethics in human subject research -- Getting started: information retrieval -- The research paper and proposal -- Completing the research paper: results, discussion, conclusion, and references -- Research writing -- Basic statistical concepts -- Central tendency, variability, and the normal curve -- Probability and hypothesis testing -- Relationships and predictions -- Comparing mean scores -- Selected nonparametric statistics -- Measurement and data collection concepts -- Experimental validity and control -- Experimental research and designs -- Nonexperimental or descriptive research -- Qualitative research methods -- Quality control in research -- Assessment and application of research.