TY - BOOK AU - Thomas,Jerry R. AU - Nelson,Jack K. AU - Silverman,Stephen J. TI - Research methods in physical activity SN - 9780736089395 PY - 2011/// CY - Champaign, IL PB - Human Kinetics KW - Kinesiology, Applied KW - Physical education and training KW - Research design KW - Sports medicine KW - Motor Activity N1 - 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 ER -