Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
Material type: TextPublication details: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2011.Edition: 6th edDescription: xiii, 457 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:- 9780736089395 (hard cover)
- 073608939X (hard cover)
- 613.71072 22 THO
- GV361 .T47 2011
- WE 103
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 445-456) and indexes.
Introduction to research in physical activity -- Developing the problem and using the literature -- Presenting the problem -- Formulating the method -- Ethical issues in research and scholarship -- Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts -- Statistical issues in research planning and evaluation -- Relationships among variables -- Differences among groups -- Nonparametric techniques -- Measuring research variables -- Historical research in physical activity -- Philosophic research in physical activity -- Research synthesis (meta-analysis) -- Surveys -- Other descriptive research methods -- Physical activity epidemiology research -- Experimental and quasi-experimental research -- Qualitative research -- Mixed-methods research -- Completing the research process -- Ways of reporting research.
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