Research Methods in Physical Activity

Name: Research Methods in Physical Activity
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ISBN: 9780736056205

ISBN-10: 0736056203

ISBN-13: 9780736056205

Edition: 5th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman

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Many students fear and loathe research methods classes, which conjure up images of musty, dusty books, boredom, and confusion. Students have a welcome surprise waiting for them with Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, as the text effortlessly guides them through the research process.This latest edition of this internationally recognized textbook does not rest on its laurels as the leading research methods text. The authors have updated the resource in order to provide the following benefits:--Shed new light on the research process, particularly regarding use of library facilities-Enhance students' understanding of basic statistical calculations and the relevance of their… uses-Present a major revision to the chapter on qualitative research and contributions from eminent scholars to the chapters on historical, epidemiology, and philosophic research-Increase students' understanding of how to write research reports-Carry the readers through the book by introducing three graduate students studying research methods, one of whom brings a special comical spin to the materialIn addition, the text presents a new chapter on using power to plan and interpret research and provides information on traditional perspectives and alternative approaches to the research process. As a result, readers--understand the essentials of the research process;-appreciate statistical analyses common to research studies;-learn the basics of planning research and linking appropriate statistical packages with specific research designs;-discover how to bring together all the components of the research process and lay them out, in appropriate formats, for dissemination to user groups; and-gain access to a variety of tools to present or reinforce concepts presented in the book.Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, retains its strengths from the previous edition. The text is arranged in four parts that systematically guide the reader through the research process. It introduces readers to statistical and measurement issues in research and presents various types of, and approaches to, research. The new edition helps readers understand the complete research process, and it thoroughly arms them with practical research tools. For instructors teaching a research methods course, an instructor guide, test package, and presentation package specific to the textbook are available.Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, demonstrates that research processes are not to be feared. To the contrary, they are useful tools to be used by students and professionals. This point is emphasized as authors regularly use humorous anecdotes, sketches, and corollaries to enliven the reading and drive home key points. This text removes the fear and confusion often associated with the research process and shines a light on all the aspects of research that readers need to know-whether it's reading, understanding, planning, carrying out, writing, or presenting research.

Book details

List price: $81.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 7/26/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 472
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Overview of the Research Process



Introduction to Research in Physical Activity


The Nature of Research


Unscientific Versus Scientific Methods of Problem Solving


Alternative Models of Research


Types of Research


Overview of the Research Process


Summary



Developing the Problem and Using the Literature


Identifying the Research Problem


Purpose of the Literature Review


Basic Literature Search Strategies


Steps in the Literature Search


Summary



Presenting the Problem


Choosing the Title


Writing the Introduction


Stating the Research Problem


Presenting the Research Hypothesis


Operationally Defining Your Terms


Basic Assumptions, Delimitations, and Limitations


Justifying the Significance of the Study


The Differences Between the Thesis and the Research Article


Summary



Formulating the Method


How to Present Methodological Details


Why Planning the Method Is Important


Two Principles for Planning Experiments


Describing Participants


Describing Instruments


Describing Procedures


Describing Design and Analysis


Establishing Cause and Effect


Interaction of Participants, Measurements, and Treatments


Summary



Ethical Issues in Research and Scholarship


Seven Areas of Scientific Dishonesty


Ethical Issues Regarding Copyright


Model for Considering Scientific Misconduct


Working With Faculty


Protecting Human Participants


Protecting Animal Subjects


Summary



Statistical and Measurement Concepts in Research



Becoming Acquainted With Statistical Concepts


Why We Need Statistics


Use of Computers in Statistical Analysis


Description and Inference Are Not Statistical Techniques


Ways to Select a Sample


Justifying Post Hoc Explanations


Difficulty of Random Sampling and Assignment: How Good Does It Have to Be?


Unit of Analysis


Measures of Central Tendency and Variability


Basic Concepts of Statistical Techniques


Summary



Statistical Issues in Research Planning and Evaluation


Probability


Meaningfulness (Effect Size)


Power


Using Information in the Context of the Study


Reporting Statistical Data


Summary



Relationships Among Variables


What Correlational Research Investigates


Understanding the Nature of Correlation


What the Coefficient of Correlation Means


Using Correlation for Prediction


Partial Correlation


Uses of Semipartial Correlation


Procedures for Multiple Regression


Multivariate Forms of Correlation


Summary



Differences Among Groups


How Statistics Test Differences


Types of t Tests


Interpreting t


Relationship of t and r


Analysis of Variance


Analysis of Covariance


Experimentwise Error Rate


Understanding Multivariate Techniques


Summary



Nonparametric Techniques


Chi Square: Testing the Observed Versus the Expected


Procedures for Rank-Order Data


Correlation


Differences Among Groups


Summary



Measuring Research Variables


Validity


Reliability


Methods of Establishing Reliability


Intertester Reliability (Objectivity)


Standard Error of Measurement


Using Standard Scores to Compare Performance


Measuring Movement


Measuring Written Responses


Measuring Affective Behavior


Scales for Measuring Affective Behavior


Measuring Knowledge


Item Response Theory


Summary



Types of Research



Historical Research in Physical Activity


Research Paradigms


Lines of Inquiry and Topics


Designing the Research


Working With the Evidence


Summary



Philosophic Research in Physical Activity


Identifying the Purposes of Philosophic Research


Locating a Research Problem


Analyzing a Research Problem


Summary



Research Synthesis (Meta-Analysis)


Using Meta-Analysis to Synthesize Research


Presenting Effect Size Data


Summary



The Survey


The Questionnaire


The Delphi Method


The Personal Interview


The Normative Survey


Summary



Other Descriptive Research Methods


Developmental Research


The Case Study


Job Analysis


Observational Research


Unobtrusive Research Techniques


Correlational Research


Summary



Physical Activity Epidemiology Research


Observational Versus Experimental Research


What Is Epidemiology?


Physical Activity Measurement Definitions


Assessment of Physical Activity


Epidemiologic Study Designs


Reading and Interpreting a Physical Activity Epidemiologic Study


Summary



Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research


Sources of Invalidity


Threats to Internal Validity


Threats to External Validity


Controlling Threats to Internal Validity


Controlling Threats to External Validity


Types of Designs


Summary



Qualitative Research


Contrasting Characteristics of Qualitative and Quantitative Research


Procedures in Qualitative Research


Analysis of the Data


Concluding Remarks


Summary



Writing the Research Report



Completing the Research Process


Research Proposal


Developing a Good Introduction


Describing the Method


The Proposal Process


Preparing and Presenting Qualitative Research Proposals


Writing Proposals for Granting Agencies


Submitting Internal Proposals


Completing Your Thesis or Dissertation


Results and Discussion


How to Handle Multiple Experiments in a Single Report


How to Use Tables and Figures


Summary



Ways of Reporting Research


Basic Writing Guidelines


A Brief Word About Acknowledgments


Thesis and Dissertation Format: Traditional Versus Journal


Helpful Hints for Successful Journal Writing


Writing Abstracts


Making Oral and Poster Presentations


Summary






Statistical Tables



A Brief Historical Overview of Research in Physical Activity in the United States



Sample Consent Forms


References