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SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE

ACSM’s Research Methods William J. Kraemer Lawrence E. Armstrong American College of Sports Medicine October 2015 / Softbound / 7 x 9 978-1-4511-9174-5

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DESCRIPTION Wolters Kluwer and the ACSM are excited to introduce ACSM’s Research Methods , a vital first edition. This applied approach provides students with a sophisticated look at research methods aimed at building engagement with the text. Written by leading experts in the eld, this title offers a fresh approach that better integrates traditional methods with some of the newer approaches to research, such as qualitative and mixed methods, and uses published journal articles, Excel activities, and real-life examples to make the material interesting and relevant. FEATURES f f Expert authors selected by the American College of Sports Medicine and representing top minds from the field, ensure the book’s quality, accuracy, and currency. f f Use of published journal articles and other current, relevant research adds an application base and helps students learn to evaluate the research they encounter in their careers and everyday life. f f Excel is used to teach basic statistical principles. f f Concept Boxes show fascinating examples of real people doing research in the exercise science field. f f The outstanding art program helps clarify concepts, increasing student understanding and retention. f f Unique coverage of how to present research includes specific examples on presenting research via PowerPoint and other proven methods.

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