Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2011Edition: 6th edDescription: xiii, 457 p. ill. (some col.) 29 cmISBN:- 9780736089395
- 073608939X
- 613.71072 22
- GV361
- WE 103
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Includes bibliographical references 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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