{"product_id":"designing-and-conducting-research-in-health-and-human-performance-isbn-9780470404805","title":"Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigning and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance shows students how to become effective producers and consumers of health and human performance research. The book 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance is filled with 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch to Practice examples and Tips are included by the authors to help students better appreciate the book's content. These study aids provide suggestions and additional resources to assist students in understanding the research process. Key Terms, defined and highlighted, enrich each chapter. Chapter Review Questions, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTables and Figures xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Understanding Important Research Concepts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Research in Health and Human Performance 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Learn 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Research Process 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Continuum: Applied and Basic Research 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Concepts in Research Designs 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Learn 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of Research Designs 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Research Variables 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Research Variables 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting Research Designs 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Reviewing the Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Developing Your Research Topic and Interpreting Research Reports 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Learn 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Problem 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Sources 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading and Interpreting Research Reports 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Writing the 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