Thomas, Jerry R.
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman. - 4th ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2001. - xiii, 449 p. : ill, ports.
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 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.
9780736089395 (hard cover) 073608939X (hard cover)
2010018564
Motor Activity
Kinesiology, Applied
Physical Education and Training
Sports Medicine
Research Design
WE 103 T458r
2013 E-832 WE 103 / T458r 2011
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman. - 4th ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2001. - xiii, 449 p. : ill, ports.
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 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.
9780736089395 (hard cover) 073608939X (hard cover)
2010018564
Motor Activity
Kinesiology, Applied
Physical Education and Training
Sports Medicine
Research Design
WE 103 T458r
2013 E-832 WE 103 / T458r 2011