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Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2010

1 online zdroj

ISBN 9781492596196 (online)

ISBN 9781492573227 (PDF ebook)

ISBN 9780736077194 (print)

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The importance of research and evaluation in the park and recreation industry is becoming increasingly evident as agencies are being asked to justify their existence to a variety of stakeholders. By properly evaluating programs, recreation professionals can better understand the impact of their programs and, with data in hand, justify future investments. Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation helps students build the competencies they need in order to meet professional standards. Applied 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 recreation field. Using a logical format and accessible language, the book provides students with the foundational knowledge they need in order to move through the research process. They’ll explore the various types of research commonly used in the field (including qualitative, quantitative, and action research) and then learn about the steps involved in designing a project, from developing the research problem, reviewing literature, and identifying variables and hypotheses to defining the population to study, developing the instrumentation plan, and choosing the appropriate data-collection tools. Then they’ll move on to evaluation concepts, including internal validity, data analysis, and reporting methods. The author’s approach to the material makes this textbook truly unique. Each chapter builds on the previous one to clearly explain the steps of the research process and show how all of the concepts are interrelated. Students will learn not only why the steps and concepts are important but also how they relate specifically to the field..

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Chapter 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 ; 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