"Research and Statistics in Physical Education" is an essential textbook that comprehensively covers the foundational concepts and principles of research and statistics in the field of physical education. Unit–I explores the meaning and definitions of research, highlighting its need and importance in physical education. It delves into different types of research and criteria for selecting research problems, along with the qualities of a good researcher. Unit–II focuses on hypothesis, experimental research, planning, variables, and various experimental designs. Unit–III covers the research proposal and bibliography. Unit–IV introduces statistics, its definition, importance, and various types of statistical processes. It explains frequency distribution, frequency table, and measures of central tendency. Unit–V delves into measures of variability, including range, mean deviation, standard deviation, quartile deviation, and probable error. The unit also covers graphic representations such as histograms, frequency polygons, and bar diagrams. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of physical education, providing them with the necessary tools to conduct research and analyze data effectively.