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Author:

Thomas, Jerry R., author.

Title:

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

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Publisher:

Human Kinetics,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Subject:

Physical education and training--Research.
Health--Research.
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research.
Motor Activity.
Kinesiology, Applied.
Physical Education and Training.
Research Design.
Sports Medicine--methods.
Dance--Research.
Health--Research.
Physical education and training--Research.
Recreation--Research.

Other Authors:

Nelson, Jack K., author.
Silverman, Stephen J., author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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 -- Sociohistorical process in sports studies -- 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.

ISBN:

1450470440 (print)
9781450470445 (print)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)884541321

LCCN:

2014028466

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)