Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman
Title Proper
Research methods in physical activity
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
6th ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Champaign, IL :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Human Kinetics,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2011.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiii, 457 p. :ill. (some col.) ;29 cm.
NOTES PERTAINING TO BINDING AND AVAILABILITY
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INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 445-456) and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.