Conducting & Reading Research in Health & Human Performa

Designed for the first course in research methods, this text shows students how to conduct and read research, design research tools, and evaluate results in health, kinesiology, exercise science, recreation, dance, and all other areas of human performance--providing comprehensive coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.More art! Twice as many illustrations and tables throughout the book help reinforce concepts, clarify techniques, and add visual interest.|More examples! Newer and additional examples, both hypothetical and real, throughout the text.|The text now offers a separate chapter (Chapter 3) on literature review. |Chapter-ending summaries tie in with thoroughly reworked chapter objectives for more cohesive chapter-opening and chapter-ending pedagogy.|New marginal and end-of-book glossaries highlight key terms and offer clear, succinct definitions.|The text presents students with the latest theories and trends in conducting research, backed up by the latest references. |Geared for the student who is learning how to interpret research, this clear and practical book ensures that students understand the need for research and how it will be important to them as professionals. |Includes a separate chapter on creative activities. (Chapter 12)|The latest version of SPSS can be packaged with the text for a nominal fee, preparing student for using robust software in the workplace.