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.
