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007 ta
008 210210s2015 ilua b 001 0 eng
020 _a9781450470445 (hbk.)
020 _a1450470440 (hbk.)
035 _a(OCoLC)884541321
050 _aGV361
_b.T46 2015
100 1 _aThomas, Jerry R.
245 1 0 _aResearch methods in physical activity /
_cJerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
250 _a7th ed.
260 _aChampaign, IL :
_bHuman Kinetics,
_c2015.
300 _axv, 479 p. :
_bill.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
505 0 _aIntroduction 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.
520 _a"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.
650 4 _aPhysical education and training
_xResearch.
650 4 _aHealth
_xResearch.
650 4 _aRecreation
_xResearch.
650 4 _aDance
_xResearch.
700 1 _aNelson, Jack K.
700 0 _aSilverman, Stephen J.
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_cBK
999 _c245
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