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 pages :  illustrations (some color) ;  29 cm +  1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-456) and indexes. 
<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/> This new edition covers a broader variety of disciplines including exercise science, kinesiology, movement studies, physical education, sport science and sport studies. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780736089395 073608939X 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010018564 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB0A4419  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015639077  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Physical education and training--Research.<br/>Health--Research.<br/>Recreation--Research.<br/>Dance--Research.<br/>Motor ability.<br/>Sports medicine.<br/>Motor Activity<br/>Kinesiology, Applied<br/>Physical Education and Training<br/>Research Design<br/>Sports Medicine<br/>Éducation physique--Recherche.<br/>Santé--Recherche.<br/>Loisirs--Recherche.<br/>Danse--Recherche.<br/>Activité motrice.<br/>Kinésiologie.<br/>Éducation physique.<br/>Médecine du sport.<br/>Sports medicine<br/>Motor ability<br/>Dance--Research<br/>Health--Research<br/>Physical education and training--Research<br/>Recreation--Research<br/>Idrott.<br/>Forskningsmetodik.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV361  / .T47 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>613.7/1072 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WE 103  / T458r 2011