Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
By: Thomas, Jerry R
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Contributor(s): Nelson, Jack K | Silverman, Stephen J.
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BookPublisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2011Edition: 6th ed.Description: xiii, 457 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).ISBN: 9780736089395 (hard cover); 073608939X (hard cover).Subject(s): Physical education and training -- Research | Health -- Research | Recreation -- Research | Dance -- Research | Motor Activity | Kinesiology, Applied | Physical Education and Training | Research Design | Sports Medicine| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Item holds |
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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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