Research methods in physical activity /
Thomas, Jerry R.
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson. - 3rd ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1996. - xv, 487 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
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.
0880114819
Physical education and training--Research.
Health--Research.
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research.
GV361 / .T47
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson. - 3rd ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1996. - xv, 487 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
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.
0880114819
Physical education and training--Research.
Health--Research.
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research.
GV361 / .T47