This category explores the fundamentals of research, from choosing topics to applying methods, analyzing data, and presenting results. Perfect for students, educators, and aspiring researchers.
This article discusses a heart rate t-test analysis using MS Excel Analysis ToolPak add-in. This is based on real data obtained in a personally applied aerobics training program. Do you know that there is a powerful statistical software residing in the common spreadsheet software that you use everyday or most of the time? If you … Read more
Americans are often stereotyped as being people who don’t stay abreast of what happens in other countries, let alone their own communities. If that’s sometimes a problem for you, keep reading and find some resources for being a well informed, globally minded citizen. Study the Happy Planet Index A website called the Happy Planet Index … Read more
Why is there a need to have a clear-cut research goal? Why is a goal important and how can it influence the research process? This article provides answers to these questions. Have you found a research topic worthy of investigation? What studies have been done so far about it? What questions have not been answered … Read more
Do you have a fast heart rate, i.e., more than 80 beats per minute? Chances are, you are either stressed or not getting enough exercise. Find out how aerobics can slow down your heart rate. I have this nagging question in mind since I decided to undertake an aerobics program using Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book … Read more
How can research findings be put to practical use? Here’s an account of how research findings were used to improve one’s health condition through a systematic application of the principles of aerobics. On February 23, 2014, I joined a 10-kilometer run of a local runners’ club to test whether I can keep up with the … Read more