xv, 487 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Contents
Ch. 1. Introduction to Research in Physical Activity -- Ch. 2. Developing the Problem and Using the Literature -- Ch. 3. Presenting the Problem -- Ch. 4. Formulating the Method -- Ch. 5. Ethical Issues in Research and Scholarship -- Ch. 6. Becoming Acquainted With Statistical Concepts -- Ch. 7. Relationships Among Variables -- Ch. 8. Differences Among Groups -- Ch. 9. Understanding Multivariate Techniques -- Ch. 10. Nonparametric Techniques -- Ch. 11. Measuring Research Variables -- Ch. 12. Historical Research in Physical Activity / Nancy L. Struna -- Ch. 13. Philosophic Research in Physical Activity / R. Scott Kretchmar -- Ch. 14. Research Synthesis (Meta-Analysis) -- Ch. 15. Descriptive Research -- Ch. 16. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research -- Ch. 17. Qualitative Research -- Ch. 18. The Research Proposal -- Ch. 19. Results and Discussion -- Ch. 20. Ways of Reporting Research -- App. A. Statistical Tables
App. B. A Brief Historical Overview of Research in Physical Activity in the United States -- App. C. Computers in Research and Scholarship -- App. D. Sample Consent Forms
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-475) and indexes
