TY - BOOK ID - 8819984 TI - Research methods in physical activity AU - Thomas, Jerry R. AU - Nelson, Jack K. AU - Silverman, Stephen J. PY - 2005 SN - 0736056203 PB - Leeds Human Kinetics DB - UniCat KW - 796.012 KW - 101167.jpg KW - Sport en wetenschappen KW - Movement and motor functions: tests and measurement KW - 796.012 Movement and motor functions: tests and measurement KW - Dance KW - Health KW - Physical education and training KW - Recreation KW - Recreation research KW - Personal health KW - Wellness KW - Medicine KW - Physiology KW - Diseases KW - Holistic medicine KW - Hygiene KW - Well-being KW - Dances KW - Dancing KW - Amusements KW - Performing arts KW - Balls (Parties) KW - Eurythmics KW - Research UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:8819984 AB - 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 material. In 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. (Bron: covertekst) ER -