Introduction to research in physical activity
Developing the problem and using the literature
Presenting the problem
Formulating the method
Ethical issues in research and scholarship
Becoming acquainted with statistical concepts
Statistical issues in research planning and evaluation
Relationships among variables
Differences among groups
Nonparametric techniques
Measuring research variables
Historical research in physical activity
Philosophic research in physical activity
Research synthesis (meta-analysis)
Surveys
Other descriptive research methods
Physical activity epidemiology research
Experimental and quasi-experimental research
Qualitative research
Mixed-methods research
Completing the research process
Ways of reporting research.
Research methods in physical activity by Jerry R. Thomas. ISBN 9780736089395. Published by Human Kinetics in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.