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Thomas, Jerry R.

Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson. - 2nd edition - Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics Publishers, c1990. - xiii, 550 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 529-542) and indexes.

Contents

Part I Overview of the research process
Chapter 1. Introduction to research in physical activity
Chapter 2. Using the literature in developing the problem
Chapter 3. Chapter 1 of the thesis or dissertation: presenting the problem
Chapter 4. Chapter 2 of the thesis or dissertation: formulating the method

Part II Statistical concepts in research
Chapter 5. Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts
Chapter 6. Relationships among variables
Chapter 7. Differences among groups
Chapter 8. Understanding multivariate techniques
Chapter 9. Nonparametric techniques

Part III Types of research 10. Historical research
Chapter 11. Methods of philosophic inquiry in physical activity
Chapter 12. Meta-analysis
Chapter 13. Descriptive research
Chapter 14. Experimental research
Chapter 15. Qualitative research

Part IV Measurement
Chapter 16. Validity and reliability
Chapter 17. Measuring movement
Chapter 18. Measuring written responses

Part V Writing the research report
Chapter 19. The proposal
Chapter 20. Results and discussion
Chapter 21. Ways of reporting research.

ISBN: 0873222911 9780873222914

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physical education and training--Research.
Health--Research.
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research.

Dewey Class. No.: QT 20.5 T454r 1990