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Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
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Title:Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
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Author/Creator:Thomas, Jerry R., author.
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Other Contributors/Collections:Nelson, Jack K., author.
Silverman, Stephen J., author.
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Published/Created:Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2015]
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: GV361 .T47 2015
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Number of Items:2
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Status:Available
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Call Number: GV361 .T47 2015
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Library of Congress Subjects:Physical education and training--Research.
Health--Research.
Recreation--Research.
Dance--Research.
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Medical Subjects: Motor Activity.
Kinesiology, Applied.
Physical Education and Training.
Research Design.
Sports Medicine--methods.
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Edition:Seventh edition.
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Description:xv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
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Summary:"Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh Edition, offers step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process, providing guidelines for conducting and compiling research so that students feel capable and confident."--Publisher's website.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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ISBN:9781450470445 (print)
1450470440 (print)
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Contents: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
Sociohistorical process in sports studies
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.