Research methods and statistics in physical education/
K. C. Shekar
- New Delhi: Khel Sahitya Kendra, 2008.
- 234 p.
Chapter 1 Overview of Research Process Objectives Research Definition Research in Physical Education Five Characteristics of Research The Problems Differences between Basic and Applied Research Scientific & Non-scientific approaches Intuition Hypothesis Types of Research The parts of a study (thesis) Student Learning Outcomes Finding research problems Five criteria for choosing a problem Inductive and deductive reasoning Purposes of the Literature Review Strategies for searching literature Presenting the Problem Format of a Thesis or Dissertation Hypotheses Significance of the Study Design and Analysis
Chapter 2 Statistical Measurements & Concepts Objectives Categories of Statistical Techniques Relationships among Variables Differences among Groups Understanding the Multivariate Techniques Non Parametric Techniques Measuring Research Variables
Chapter 3 Types of Research Historical Research Histories and Scientists Possible Topics for Historical Research Working with Historical Evidence Ancient Physical Activities Sports on the programme The end of the Games Olympia, Cradle of the Olympic Games The Panhellenic Games The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece The Sacred Truce Games for the Gods Overview of the Site at Olympia Festivals and Contests Elsewhere in Greece The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece Always Nude Internal Beauty Gymnasium and Palaestra The Athlete The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece Hygiene and Body Care Participation in the Games Cheating and Fines Famous Athletes The athlete Features of the Sports Foot Races Discus Throwing Sports on the programme Javelin Throwing Long Jump Combat Sports Boxing Pentathlon Equestrian Events Music and Singing Crowns, Ribbons and Palm Fronds Philosophic Research in Physical Activity Differences between Scientists and Philosophers Purposes of Philosophical Research Four Branches of Reflective Inquiry Locating a Research Problem Defining the Problem Analyzing the Research Problem Inductive Reasoning Deductive Reasoning Descriptive Reasoning Speculative Reasoning Critical and Poetic Reasoning Concluding Thought Research Synthesis (Meta Analysis) Literature Reviews and Research Synthesis Meta Analysis Descriptive Research Descriptive & Predictive Research Survey Techniques Questionnaires The Delphi Method Personal Interviews Normative Surveys Developmental Research Case Studies Observational Research Correlational Research Qualitative Research Difference between Qualitative & Quantitative Research Triangulation The Research Proposal The Proposal Process
Chapter 4 Research Findings Findings on Physical Education Movement and Learning The Motor Brain The Case for Physical Education The Physical Benefits Academic Benefits and Physical Education Language Skills can Blossom Psycho-Social Benefits Exercises for Mental Health Staying Mentally Fit Physical Benefits Research Question Variables Literature Review Procedure Self-Report Measures Data Results