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 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. 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.

Research Methods in Physical Activity - 5th Edition

Science & Math

Thomas, Jerry

Silverman, Stephen

Nelson,Jack

Research

Human Kinetics

The presentation package for Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, includes a comprehensive series of PowerPoint slides featuring graphics directly from the text. More than 327 slides—organized by chapter so that instructors can easily choose the ones they need for their lectures—include the critical images that instructors can use for class discussion and illustration. 
The slides in the presentation package can be used directly with PowerPoint to print transparencies and slides or to make copies for distribution to students. Instructors can easily add, modify, and rearrange the order of the slides as well as search for images based on key words. 
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Research Methods in Physical Activity Presentation Package-5th Edition

Research Methods in Physical Activity, Sixth Edition, presents an engaging overview of the research process and available methods for students researching within all subdisciplines of kinesiology and exercise science as well as physical therapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy. Translated into seven languages and interjected with the humor that has become a welcome component of this internationally recognized text, the sixth edition of Research Methods in Physical Activity also includes these enhancements: • Significant updates on the use of library services, including an in-depth discussion of effective electronic searches and information filing • Fewer hand calculations and increased focus on computational procedures for basic statistics, supplemented with examples from the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to analyze data on 30 players from the 2008 Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour • An updated and expanded chapter on the growing merit of using qualitative research to help answer research questions rather than relying solely on the traditional scientific approaches • A new chapter devoted to mixed-methods models of research that employ both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a more balanced look at the research problem In addition to the improvements in the sixth edition, Research Methods in Physical Activity maintains the logical progression and presentation of information that make it the leading text in the field. It discusses all stages of the research process—including formulating and defining a research problem, analyzing data, and presenting results—and offers students practical help with the logistics of beginning, conducting, and completing their research. Readers are introduced to basic statistical and measurement concepts and learn how to complete statistical analysis of research results. Individual chapters on historical, philosophical, epidemiological, descriptive, experimental, and qualitative research acquaint students with possible research approaches, while a new final chapter in that section introduces mixed-methods models that combine different categories of research into one study. In those chapters, four scholarly contributors lend their expertise to provide in-depth knowledge from their respective fields. In addition, humorous stories, anecdotes, and photos are sprinkled throughout the text to demonstrate key points and enliven the reading without detracting from the content. The text concludes with instructions on preparing and presenting the research report. By systematically guiding the reader through the research process, Research Methods in Physical Activity, Sixth Edition, provides practical research tools and replaces research-induced anxiety and confusion with competency in understanding, planning, conducting, assessing, and presenting research.

Research Methods in Physical Activity - 6th Edition

Sports & Outdoors

There is no way to complete one′s education without encountering a research report. Navigating through the mysteries of reports is the subject of this helpful volume. The authors, presuming their readers have no special background in research, begin by introducing and framing the notion of reading research within a wider social context. Next, they offer insight on when to seek out research, locating and selecting the right reports, and how to help evaluate research for trustworthiness. A step-by-step reading of reports from both qualitative and quantitative studies follows, and the final chapters examine in greater detail the different types of research to be encountered and how to examine the research more critically.

Reading and Understanding Research

Politics & Social Sciences

Locke, Lawrence F.

Spirduso, Waneen W.

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

Reading and Understanding Research, Second Edition is based on the notion that helping to demystify the process of consuming research will not only make for better students, but will help make for better research. The authors presume no special background in research, and begin by introducing and framing the notion of reading research within a wider social context. Next they offer insight on when to seek out research, locating and selecting the right reports, and how to help evaluate research for trustworthiness. A step-by-step reading of reports from qualitative and quantitative studies follows, and the final chapters examine in greater detail the different types of research to be encountered and how to examine the research more critically. This book is ideal for a novice researcher (and those that teach them!).

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

The Third Edition of this practical book confronts the problems of writing a research proposal successfully and is the ideal tool for launching students into writing proposals for theses, dissertations and grants, and through one of the major barriers to an academic career. Written in an accessible style, it provides both practical advice for the would-be writer and examples that show how effective proposal writing can be done. In this new edition the authors update their previous work with issues that have come to the forefront within the last five years. The book includes new chapters on ethics and verbal presentations; an expanded chapter on qualitative proposal writing; and updated sections on literature search,

Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals

Reference

Mental Health

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Travel

United States

Menasha Ridge Pr

Ideal for students, novice researchers, or professionals, this indispensable resource serves as a road map for readers who need to analyze and apply research findings. It helps them think critically about the credibility of what they are reading by showing them how to identify problems and develop constructive questions.
Key Features
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<li>Assumes no prior knowledge of research procedures</li>
<li>Provides readers with a step-by-step format for decoding the complex language and formats used in reports and reviews</li>
<li>Includes the most common formats for both quantitative and qualitative inquiry</li>
<li>Offers both illustrative examples and powerful training exercises</li>
<li>Gives specific attention to strategies for critically appraising reported research</li>
<li>Presents completely updated references as well as an annotated bibliography</li>
</ul>
Intended Audience
This text is appropriate for both upper-level undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences enrolled in introductory research courses as well as students in professional preparation programs.

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Research Methods in Physical Activity - 5th Edition

Research Methods in Physical Activity Presentation Package-5th Edition

Research Methods in Physical Activity - 6th Edition

Reading and Understanding Research

Reading and Understanding Research

Reading and Understanding Research

Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals

Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals

The Eclectic Gourmet Guide to San Diego

Reading and Understanding Research