Conducting and Reading Research in Health and Human Performance

Baumgartner, Ted A.; Strong, Clinton H.

ISBN 10: 0697111695 / ISBN 13: 9780697111692

Published by Brown & Benchmark Pub, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conducting and Reading Research in Health and Human Performance
• Publisher: Brown & Benchmark Pub
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0697111695
• ISBN 13: 9780697111692
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This text provides practical information on the research methods a professional can use to conduct and interpret research - including design research tools - and evaluate results in health, kinesiology, exercise science, recreation, dance and all other human performance areas. Comprehensive coverage of quantitative and qualitative research methods, extensive use of relevant examples and clear, straightforward explanations should help students apply the material to their studies and careers.

About the Author

After receiving his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa, Ted Baumgartner taught measurement and statistics classes in the School of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at Indiana University for ten years. Since 1977 he has taught research, measurement, and statistics classes in the Department of Exercise Science at The University of Georgia. Ted started the Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science journal and was the first editor. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Many of the measurement specialists in physical education and exercise science received their doctoral training with Ted.