Description
Book SynopsisApplied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation is the only text that integrates research, evaluation, and basic statistical analysis and links these concepts directly to the field. Using a logical format and accessible language, the book presents students with the foundational knowledge they need to move through the research process.
Table of ContentsChapter 1
Investigative Overview
Foundational Knowledge for Researchers
Benefits of Conducting Research and Evaluation
CAPRA Issues Related to Research and Evaluation
Benefits of Research and Evaluation for the Professional
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 2
The Research and Evaluation Process
Elements of the Scientific Method of Inquiry
Elements of the Evaluation Research Process
Comparing the Scientific Method of Inquiry Research and Evaluation Research
Steps of the Research Process
Quantitative and Qualitative Study Designs
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 3
The Research Problem
Defining the Research Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Quantitative Research Designs
Qualitative Research Designs
Action Research
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 4
Review of Literature
What Is a Review of Literature?
Why Conduct a Review of Literature?
How to Find Literature
Synthesizing the Literature
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 5
Variables and Hypotheses in Study Designs
Relationships
Variables
Hypotheses
Measurement Scales
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 6
Ethics in Research
Protection From Harm
Confidentiality
Parental Permission
Avoiding Deception
Using All Data
Avoiding Coercion
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 7
Sampling
Defining the Population
Sampling Techniques
Sampling Issues
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 8
Instrumentation
Selecting a Leader
Defining the Population
Making an Instrumentation Plan
Kinds of Data
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 9
Data Collection Tools
Data Collection Tools
Instrument Selection
Instrument Considerations
Validity of the Instrument
Reliability of the Instrument
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 10
Internal Validity
Review of Validity
10 Threats to Internal Validity
Validity in Qualitative Designs
Reliability
Relationship Between Validity and Reliability
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 11
Data Analysis
Descriptive Statistics
Range
Standard Deviation
Additional Statistical Analysis
Qualitative Data Analysis
Conclusion
Learning Aids
Chapter 12
The Research Report
Executive Summary
Purpose of the Study
Background
Methods
Results
Recommendations
Conclusion
Learning Aids
