Title:
Research methods in physical activity / Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman.
Author:
Thomas, Jerry R.
Nelson, Jack K. JT. AUTH.
Silverman, Stephen J. JT. AUTH.
General Notes:
Bibliography : p. 435-444 and indexes.
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.
This new edition covers a broader variety of disciplines including exercise science, kinesiology, movement studies, physical education, sport science and sport studies.
Publisher:
Human Kinetics,
Publication Place:
Champaign, IL :
ISBN:
9780736089395 (hbk.)
073608939X (hbk.)
Subject:
Physical education and training -- Research.
Health -- Research.
Recreation -- research.
Dance -- Research.
Edition:
6th ed.
Contents:
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.
Physical Description:
xiii, 457 p. : ill. (some col.) ;
Publication Date:
c2011.
Title:
Research methods in service industry management / Nick Johns and Darren Lee-Ross.
Author:
Johns, Nick. Author.
Lee-Ross, Darren. Author.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Offers new insight into research methodology specifically designed for service industries, such as banking, hospitality, retail, tourism and leisure; Provides a solid understanding of the theoretical perspectives involved, while exploring the practicalities of designing and doing research work in this industry; and is Suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates seeking to develop research methods and techniques in hospitality, tourism and leisure management."--BOOK JACKET. "It is a timely study as research in service industry management is increasingly being undertaken at faculty member, postgraduate and undergraduate levels. It addresses the lack of direction in this field, examines the whys and wherefores of research, and puts different paradigms and styles of research into perspective."--Jacket.
Publisher:
Cassell,
Publication Place:
London ; New York :
ISBN:
9780304335121
Subject:
Service industries -- Management -- Research -- Methodology.
Physical Description:
ix, 196 pages : illustrations ;
Electronic Location:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=008214592&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
Publication Date:
1998, 2000.
Title:
Inequality of opportunity : theory and measurement / edited by Juan Gabriel Rodríguez.
Research on economic inequality ;
Research on economic inequality ;
Author:
Rodríguez, Juan Gabriel.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Compensation, reward, and the measurement of unfair inequalities / Paolo Brunori and Vito Peragine -- The implication of partial observability of circumstances on the measurement of IOp / Patrizia Luongo -- Mobility and long-term equality of opportunity / Flaviana Palmisano -- Measuring inequaity in life chances with ordinal variables / Jacques Silber and Gaston Yalonetzky -- Equality of opportunity and redistribution in Europe / Lina Dunnzlaff ... [et al.] -- Measuring circumstances : francs or ranks, does it matter? / Arnaud Lefranc, Nicolas Pistolesi and Alain Trannoy -- Changes over time in parental education and inequality of opportunities in Chile / Andrea Bâaez-Montenegro, Juan Prieto-Rodrâiguez and Rafael Salas -- Vulnerability to poverty : a microeconometric approach and application to the Republic of Haiti / Evans Jadotte -- Inequality of opportunity in the United States : trends and decomposition / Gustavo A. Marrero and Juan G. Rodrâiguez.
Publisher:
Emerald Group Pub. Ltd.,
Publication Place:
Bingley, UK :
ISBN:
9781780520346 (hbk.)
Subject:
Income distribution.
Equality.
Equality -- Measurement.
Poverty.
Marginality, Social.
Marginality, Social -- Measurement.
Opportunity -- Economic aspects.
Series:
Research on economic inequality ; v. 19
Research on economic inequality ; v. 19.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
Compensation, reward, and the measurement of unfair inequalities / Paolo Brunori and Vito Peragine -- The implication of partial observability of circumstances on the measurement of IOp / Patrizia Luongo -- Mobility and long-term equality of opportunity / Flaviana Palmisano -- Measuring inequaity in life chances with ordinal variables / Jacques Silber and Gaston Yalonetzky -- Equality of opportunity and redistribution in Europe / Lina Dunnzlaff ... [et al.] -- Measuring circumstances : francs or ranks, does it matter? / Arnaud Lefranc, Nicolas Pistolesi and Alain Trannoy -- Changes over time in parental education and inequality of opportunities in Chile / Andrea Bâaez-Montenegro, Juan Prieto-Rodrâiguez and Rafael Salas -- Vulnerability to poverty : a microeconometric approach and application to the Republic of Haiti / Evans Jadotte -- Inequality of opportunity in the United States : trends and decomposition / Gustavo A. Marrero and Juan G. Rodrâiguez.
Physical Description:
xi, 246 p. : ill. ;
Publication Date:
2011.
Title:
Inequality of opportunity : theory and measurement / edited by Juan Gabriel Rodríguez.
Research on economic inequality ;
Research on economic inequality ;
Author:
Rodríguez, Juan Gabriel.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Compensation, reward, and the measurement of unfair inequalities / Paolo Brunori and Vito Peragine -- The implication of partial observability of circumstances on the measurement of IOp / Patrizia Luongo -- Mobility and long-term equality of opportunity / Flaviana Palmisano -- Measuring inequaity in life chances with ordinal variables / Jacques Silber and Gaston Yalonetzky -- Equality of opportunity and redistribution in Europe / Lina Dunnzlaff ... [et al.] -- Measuring circumstances : francs or ranks, does it matter? / Arnaud Lefranc, Nicolas Pistolesi and Alain Trannoy -- Changes over time in parental education and inequality of opportunities in Chile / Andrea Bâaez-Montenegro, Juan Prieto-Rodrâiguez and Rafael Salas -- Vulnerability to poverty : a microeconometric approach and application to the Republic of Haiti / Evans Jadotte -- Inequality of opportunity in the United States : trends and decomposition / Gustavo A. Marrero and Juan G. Rodrâiguez.
Publisher:
Emerald Group Pub. Ltd.,
Publication Place:
Bingley, UK :
ISBN:
9781780520346 (hbk.)
Subject:
Income distribution.
Equality.
Equality -- Measurement.
Poverty.
Marginality, Social.
Marginality, Social -- Measurement.
Opportunity -- Economic aspects.
Series:
Research on economic inequality ; v. 19
Research on economic inequality ; v. 19.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
Compensation, reward, and the measurement of unfair inequalities / Paolo Brunori and Vito Peragine -- The implication of partial observability of circumstances on the measurement of IOp / Patrizia Luongo -- Mobility and long-term equality of opportunity / Flaviana Palmisano -- Measuring inequaity in life chances with ordinal variables / Jacques Silber and Gaston Yalonetzky -- Equality of opportunity and redistribution in Europe / Lina Dunnzlaff ... [et al.] -- Measuring circumstances : francs or ranks, does it matter? / Arnaud Lefranc, Nicolas Pistolesi and Alain Trannoy -- Changes over time in parental education and inequality of opportunities in Chile / Andrea Bâaez-Montenegro, Juan Prieto-Rodrâiguez and Rafael Salas -- Vulnerability to poverty : a microeconometric approach and application to the Republic of Haiti / Evans Jadotte -- Inequality of opportunity in the United States : trends and decomposition / Gustavo A. Marrero and Juan G. Rodrâiguez.
Physical Description:
xi, 246 p. : ill. ;
Publication Date:
2011.
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