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| Tentative Price:$119.00 |
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| Edition: | 2nd |
| Publisher: | Human Kinetics |
| ISBN: | 1-71822-288-2 (1718222882) |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-71822-288-5 (9781718222885) |
| Old Edition: | 0-7360-7719-7 |
| Binding: | Softcover |
| Copyright: | 2027 |
| Weight: | 0.00 Lbs. |
| Pages: | 216 |
| Subject Class: | EDU (Education) |
| Remarks: | This Title is Not Yet Published, Scheduled to Release 06/03/26 |
| Return Policy: | Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. |
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| Abstract: | Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation, Second Edition With Web Resource prepares recreation professionals to meet the growing demand for research and evaluation by helping them develop the skills, competencies, and confidence needed to demonstrate program value and organizational impact. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the text presents research as an investigative process, guiding readers step by step through both qualitative and quantitative methods. Updated examples and expanded content enhance learning, while tools such as chapter case studies, Professional Perspectives sidebars, semester-long investigative projects, chapter summaries, skill-building exercises, and online flash cards reinforce understanding and practical application.Readers learn every stage of designing and conducting a research project, from defining a research problem and reviewing literature to identifying variables and hypotheses, selecting populations, developing instruments, collecting data, and analyzing and reporting results. The text also explores key evaluation concepts such as internal validity and data interpretation. Aligned with the National Recreation and Park Association...s pillars of health and well-being, equity, and environmental resilience, as well as the 2027 CAPRA accreditation standards, this edition provides a strong foundation for professionals seeking to improve programs, support organizational accreditation, and effectively meet the evolving demands of the recreation industry. |
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