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Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation. Text with Internet Access Code for Online Student Resource
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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 also includes an online student resource (OSR) that provides additional opportunities for students to apply the information they've learned. Students will analyze two scholarly articles--one qualitative and one quantitative--throughout the course based on the concepts learned in each chapter. The OSR also contains a case study for each chapter that can be used in assessing students' comprehension of the concepts covered or as the basis of in-