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.
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Physical education and training--Research. Health--Research. Recreation--Research. Dance--Research.