Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh Edition,
systematically guides students through the research process,
introducing methods and tools specifically for kinesiology and
exercise science disciplines, including the subdisciplines of
physical therapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy. The
seventh edition leads students and novice researchers to research
competency with the distinctive humor that has become a trademark
of this internationally recognized text. This text provides
step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process,
from identifying and devising research questions to analyzing data
and compiling results for presentation. Methods for qualitative,
quantitative, and mixed-methods research approaches are addressed,
and real-world research questions-including historical,
experimental, epidemiological, and philosophical-are presented by
scholarly contributors who give suggestions for approaches to
follow. Photos, anecdotes, and humorous stories are used throughout
the text to put students at ease and emphasize key points through
practical applications. Enhancements to the seventh edition include
the following: * Updated information and techniques for electronic
searches to ensure students use best research practices * New
information on meta-analysis and the benefits of journal-style
writing that teach readers to evaluate and prepare data for
scholarly journals and publication * Special attention to ethical
issues to help readers understand the regulations involved in using
human and animal subjects * New information on logistic regression
that aids in the understanding of complex ideas * Further
explanation of qualitative and mixed-methods research approaches,
in addition to quantitative approaches, to ensure readers use the
most appropriate methodology for their research The content of the
seventh edition maintains and expands upon the logical content
progression that has made Research Methods in Physical Activity the
leading text in the field. Part I presents an overview of the
research process, including problem development, preparation of the
research plan, and understanding ethical issues in research and
writing. Part II introduces statistical and measurement issues in
research, and part III presents various types of or approaches to
research and methodology from expert researchers in the field. Part
IV includes a writing guide for result findings and details how to
develop and organize research papers and presentations. Statistical
tables and guides are available in the appendix. To aid
instructors, Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh
Edition, includes a suite of ancillary materials featuring an
instructor guide, test package, an extra data set for instructors
who wish to create specialized learning activities, and
presentation package plus image bank. Research Methods in Physical
Activity, Seventh Edition, instills in students the confidence to
devise, collect, analyze, and present their research in a competent
manner by systematically guiding them through the research process.
It is an essential text for all emerging researchers in physical
activity.
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