| Description |
xiii, 550 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt I Overview of the research process 1. Introduction to research in physical activity -- 2. Using the literature in developing the problem -- 3. Chapter 1 of the thesis or dissertation: presenting the problem -- 4. Chapter 2 of the thesis or dissertation: formulating the method -- Pt II Statistical concepts in research 5. Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts -- 6. Relationships among variables -- 7. Differences among groups -- 8. Understanding multivariate technqiues -- 9. Nonparametric techniques -- Pt III Types of research 10. Historical research -- 11. Methods of philosophic inquiry in physical activity -- 12. Meta-analysis 13. Descriptive research -- 14. Experimental research -- 15. Qualitative research -- Pt IV Measurement 16. Validity and reliability -- 17. Measuring movement -- 18. Measuring written responses -- Pt V Writing the research report 19. The proposal -- 20. Results and discussion -- 21. Ways of reporting research |
| Summary |
Prev ed entitled : Introduction to research methods in health, physical education, recreation and dance |
| Analysis |
Dance Research |
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Dancing Research |
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Health Research |
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Physical education and training Research |
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Recreation Research |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Introduction to research in health, physical education, recreation, and dance. c1985 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 529-542) and indexes |
| Subject |
Dance -- Research.
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Exercise -- Research.
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Health -- Research.
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Physical education and training -- Research.
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Physical education and training.
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Physical fitness -- Research.
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Recreation -- Research.
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| Author |
Nelson, Jack K.
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Thomas, Jerry R.
Introduction to research in health, physical education, recreation, and dance
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| LC no. |
90031414 |
| ISBN |
0873222911 |
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