TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomas,Jerry R
AU  - Nelson,Jack K
AU  - Silverman,Stephen J
TI  - Research methods in physical activity
SN  - 9780736089395
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 (pages 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
N2  - This new edition covers a broader variety of disciplines including exercise science, kinesiology, movement studies, physical education, sport science and sport studies
ER  -