Research Methods in Physical Activity

Part I: Overview of the Research Process; Chapter 1. Introduction to Research in Physical Activity; Chapter 2. Developing the Problem and Using the Literature; Chapter 3. Presenting the Problem; Chapter 4. Formulating the Method; Chapter 5. Ethical Issues in Research and Scholarship; Part II: Statistical and Measurement Concepts in Research; Chapter 6. Becoming Acquainted With Statistical Concepts; Chapter 7. Statistical Issues in Research Planning and Evaluation; Chapter 8. Relationships Among Variables; Chapter 9. Differences Among Groups; Chapter 10. Nonparametric Techniques; Chapter 11. Measuring Research Variables; Part III: Types of Research; Chapter 12. Historical Research in Physical Activity; Chapter 13. Philosophic Research in Physical Activity; Chapter 14. Research Synthesis (Meta-Analysis); Chapter 15. The Survey; Chapter 16. Other Descriptive Research Methods; Chapter 17. Physical Activity Epidemiology Research; Chapter 18. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research; Chapter 19. Qualitative Research; Part IV: Writing the Research Report; Chapter 20. Completing the Research Process; Chapter 21. Ways of Reporting Research

Jerry R. Thomas, EdD, is professor and chair of the department of health and human performance at Iowa State University. Besides writing the previous editions of this book, Thomas has authored more than 200 publications, 87 of which are data-based refereed publications, with numerous contributions in research methods. Awarded the C.H. McCloy Lecturer in 1999, based on his career research production, Thomas has served as editor in chief for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport and as a reviewer for most major research journals in kinesiology and numerous journals in psychology. He has also served as president of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, of the AAHPERD Research Consortium, and of the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. He was named an AAHPERD Alliance Scholar in 1990 and NASPSPA Distinguished Scholar in 2003, based on lifetime achievement in research. Jack K. Nelson, EdD, is professor emeritus in the department of kinesiology at Louisiana State University. Nelson conducted and published research and taught research methods for 35 years. He has advised more than 50 doctoral dissertations and more than 50 masters' theses focused on the research process. In addition, he has more than 80 publications and has served as editor of research publications. A fellow in the Research Consortium, he has been a member of AAHPERD, the American Educational Research Association, and the American College of Sports Medicine. He has also served as president of the Association for Research, Administration, Professional Councils and Societies (now AAALF) and as vice president of AAHPERD. Stephen Silverman, EdD, has taught and written about research methods for over 20 years. He is a professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and he has conducted research on teaching in physical education focusing on how children learn motor skill and develop attitudes. He has published more than 50 research