01981cam a2200313 i 4500 ocn884541321 OCoLC ta 210210s2015 ilua b 001 0 eng 9781450470445 (hbk.) 1450470440 (hbk.) (OCoLC)884541321 GV361 .T46 2015 Thomas, Jerry R. Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman. 7th ed. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2015. xv, 479 p. : ill. 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 -- 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. "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. Physical education and training Research. Health Research. Recreation Research. Dance Research. Nelson, Jack K. Silverman, Stephen J. lcc BK 0 0 0 0 PNLIB PNLIB GEN 2021-06-17 GV361 .T46 2015 PNLIB21060059 2021-06-17 2021-06-17 BK 245 245