Research methods in physical activity

Author(s)

• Thomas, Jerry R.
• Nelson, Jack K.
• Silverman, Stephen J.

Bibliographic Information

Research methods in physical activity

Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman

Human Kinetics, c2011

6th ed

Note

Bibliography: p. 435-444

Includes indexes

Contents of Works

• 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 validity
• Historical research in physical activity
• Philosophic research in physical activity
• Research synthesis (meta-analysis)
• The survey
• 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

Details

• NCID: BB03949085
• ISBN:
  • 9780736089395
• LCCN: 2010018564
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Champaign, IL
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 457 p.
• Size: cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : GV361
  • NLM : WE 103
  • DC22 : 613.7/1072
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Physical education and training -- Research
  • LCSH : Health -- Research
  • LCSH : Recreation -- Research
  • LCSH : Dance -- Research
  • MESH : Motor Activity
  • MESH : Kinesiology, Applied
  • MESH : Physical Education and Training
  • MESH : Research Design
  • MESH : Sports Medicine