Research methods in physical activity / Thomas, Jerry .et .al

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2011.Edition: 6th edDescription: xiii, 457 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 9780736089395
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.7/1072 22
LOC classification:
  • GV361 .T46 2011
NLM classification:
  • WE 103
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.
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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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