TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomas,Jerry R.
AU  - Nelson,Jack K.
AU  - Silverman, Stephen J.
TI  - Research methods in physical activity
SN  - 9781450470445 (hbk.)
AV  - GV361 .T46 2015
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Champaign, IL
PB  - Human Kinetics
KW  - Physical education and training
KW  - Research
KW  - Health
KW  - Recreation
KW  - Dance
N1  - Includes bibliographical references 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 -- 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
N2  - "Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh Edition, offers step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process, providing guidelines for conducting and compiling research so that students feel capable and confident."--Publisher's website
ER  -