TY - BOOK AU - Thomas,Jerry R. AU - Nelson,Jack K. AU - Silverman,Stephen J. TI - Research methods in physical activity SN - 9780736089395 AV - GV361 .T46 2011 U1 - 613.7/1072 22 PY - 2011/// CY - Champaign, IL PB - Human Kinetics KW - Physical education and training KW - Research KW - Health KW - Recreation KW - Dance KW - Motor Activity KW - Kinesiology, Applied KW - Physical Education and Training KW - Research Design KW - Sports Medicine N1 - 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 ER -