Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomas, Jerry R.
Other Authors: Nelson, Jack K.
Silverman, Stephen J.
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2011], ©2011.
Edition:Sixth edition.
Subjects:
Physical education and training > Research.
Health > Research.
Recreation > Research.
Dance > Research.
Motor Activity.
Kinesiology, Applied.
Physical Education and Training.
Research Design.
Sports Medicine.
Physical Description:xiii, 457 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • 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.