Research Methods for Sports Studies
A complete grounding in sports studies research methods
This highly accessible and practical updated textbook provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student.
A step-by-step guide to the sports studies research process
This comprehensive book is richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case-studies and examples from around the world. It gives you a step-by-step guide to the research process, from designing a research project, collecting and analysing data to reporting the research.
It covers key topics such as:
- choosing an appropriate research design
- undertaking a literature review
- key research techniques, including questionnaires, interviews, content analysis and ethnographic studies data analysis
- an introduction to SPSS
- guides to descriptive and inferential statistics
- writing a research report
- ethical issues in sports research.
Complete companion to any sports studies research methods course
Research Methods in Sports Studies is a complete and self-contained companion to any research methods course and contains a wealth of useful features including:
- highlighted definitions of key terms
- revision questions
- practical research exercises
- a companion website with web links
- multiple choice questions
- PowerPoint slides
- other learning resources.
The book is an invaluable study reference for any student undertaking a sports studies dissertation or research project.
- Author: Chris Gratton
- Copyright Year: 2009
- ISBN: 9780415493932
- Length: 320 Pages
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