| Description |
xv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Part I: Overview of the research process. 1. Introduction to research in physical activity -- 2. Developing the problem and using the literature -- 3. Presenting the problem -- 4. Formulating the method -- 5. Ethical issues in research and scholarship -- Part II: Statistical and measurement concepts in research. 6. Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts -- 7. Statistical issues in research planning and evaluation -- 8. Relationships among variables -- 9. Differences among groups -- 10. Nonparametric techniques -- 11. Measuring research variables -- Part III: Types of research. 12. Sociohistorical process in sport studies -- 13. Philosophical research in physical activity -- 14. Research synthesis (meta-analysis) -- 15. Surveys -- 16. Other descriptive research methods -- 17. Physical activity epidemiology research -- 18. Experimental and quasi-experimental research -- 19. Qualitative research -- 20. Mixed-methods research -- Part IV: Writing the research report. 21. Completing the research process -- 22. Ways of reporting research |
| Summary |
Research methods in physical activity, seventh edition, systematically guides students through the research process, introducing methods and tools specifically for kinesiology and exercise science disciplines, including the subdisciplines of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy. The seventh edition leads students and novice researchers to research competency with the distinctive humor that has become a trademark of this internationally recognized text. This text provides step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process, from identifying and devising research questions to analyzing data and compiling results for presentation. Methods for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research approaches are addressed, and real-world research questions--including historical, experimental, epidemiological, and philosophical--are presented by scholarly contributors who give suggestions for approaches to follow |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2011 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-466) and indexes |
| Subject |
Dance -- Research.
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Health -- Research.
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Physical education and training -- Research.
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Recreation -- Research.
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Motor Activity.
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Kinesiology, Applied.
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Physical Education and Training.
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Research Design.
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Sports Medicine -- methods.
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| Author |
Nelson, Jack K., author
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Silverman, Stephen J., author
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| LC no. |
2014028466 |
| ISBN |
9781450470445 (print) |
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