Research methods in physical activity /
Thomas, Jerry R.,
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman. - Seventh edition. - xv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1. Overview of the research process -- 1. Introduction to research in physical activity -- 2. Developing the problem and using the literature -- 3. Presenting the problem -- 4. Formulating the method -- 5. Ethical issues in research and scholarship -- Part II. Statistical and measurement concepts in research -- 6. Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts -- 7. Statistical issues in research planning and evaluation -- 8. Relationships among variables -- 9. Differences among groups -- 10. Nonparametric techniques -- 11. Measuring research variables -- Part III. Types of research -- 12. Sociohistorical process in sports studies -- 13. Philosophic research in physical activity -- 14. Research synthesis (meta-analysis) -- 15. Surveys -- 16. Other descriptive research methods -- 17. Physical activity epidemiology research -- 18. Experimental and quasi-experimental research -- 19. Qualitative research -- 20. Mixed-methods research -- Part IV. Writing the research report -- 21. Completing the research process -- 22. Ways of reporting research -- Appendix. Statistical tables.
"Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh Edition, offers step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process, providing guidelines for conducting and compiling research so that students feel capable and confident." --Publisher's website.
1450470440 9781450470445
2014028466
Physical education and training--Research
Health--Research
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research
Sports medicine--Methodology
Motor Activity
Kinesiology, Applied
Research Design.
GV361 / .T47 2015
613.71072
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman. - Seventh edition. - xv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1. Overview of the research process -- 1. Introduction to research in physical activity -- 2. Developing the problem and using the literature -- 3. Presenting the problem -- 4. Formulating the method -- 5. Ethical issues in research and scholarship -- Part II. Statistical and measurement concepts in research -- 6. Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts -- 7. Statistical issues in research planning and evaluation -- 8. Relationships among variables -- 9. Differences among groups -- 10. Nonparametric techniques -- 11. Measuring research variables -- Part III. Types of research -- 12. Sociohistorical process in sports studies -- 13. Philosophic research in physical activity -- 14. Research synthesis (meta-analysis) -- 15. Surveys -- 16. Other descriptive research methods -- 17. Physical activity epidemiology research -- 18. Experimental and quasi-experimental research -- 19. Qualitative research -- 20. Mixed-methods research -- Part IV. Writing the research report -- 21. Completing the research process -- 22. Ways of reporting research -- Appendix. Statistical tables.
"Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh Edition, offers step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process, providing guidelines for conducting and compiling research so that students feel capable and confident." --Publisher's website.
1450470440 9781450470445
2014028466
Physical education and training--Research
Health--Research
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research
Sports medicine--Methodology
Motor Activity
Kinesiology, Applied
Research Design.
GV361 / .T47 2015
613.71072