Thomas, Jerry R. <br/><br/>
Research methods in physical activity / 
Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman 
 - 6th ed. 
 - Champaign, IL :  Human Kinetics,  2011 
 - xiii, 457 p. :  ill. (some col.) ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/>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 -- Historical research in physical activity -- 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 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780736089395  RM253.27 073608939X 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Kinesiology, Applied<br/>Physical education and training<br/>Research design<br/>Sports medicine<br/>Motor Activity
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WE103  / .T458r 2011  9