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Research methods for sports studies : [electronic book] /

By: Jones, Ian, 1970- [author.].
Contributor(s): ProQuest [vendor].
Publisher: London ; Routledge, 2015Edition: Third edition.Description: 1 online resource (xx, 343 pages).Content type: text | text Media type: computer | computer Carrier type: online resource | online resourceISBN: 9781317749899; 9781317749899:; 1317749898; 9781315796222; 1315796228; 9781322435619; 1322435618.Subject(s): Sports -- Research -- Methodology | Leisure -- Research -- Methodology | Qualitative researchOnline resources: Access ebook here
Contents:
What is research? -- Research traditions -- The research process -- Research questions, aims and objectives -- Reviewing the literature -- Theories, concepts and variables -- Research designs -- Collecting data I: the questionnaire survey -- Collecting data II: interviews -- Collecting data III: unobtrusive methods-observation and content analysis -- Collecting data IV: ethnographic research in sport -- Sport research and the internet -- Analysing data I: quantitative data analysis -- Analysing data II: qualitative data analysis -- Writing the research report -- Practical issues.
Summary: This is a practical textbook that provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. Leading the reader step-by-step through the entire research process, from identifying a research question and collecting and analyzing data to writing the research report, it is illustrated throughout with sport-related case studies and examples from around the world.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is research? -- Research traditions -- The research process -- Research questions, aims and objectives -- Reviewing the literature -- Theories, concepts and variables -- Research designs -- Collecting data I: the questionnaire survey -- Collecting data II: interviews -- Collecting data III: unobtrusive methods-observation and content analysis -- Collecting data IV: ethnographic research in sport -- Sport research and the internet -- Analysing data I: quantitative data analysis -- Analysing data II: qualitative data analysis -- Writing the research report -- Practical issues.

This is a practical textbook that provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. Leading the reader step-by-step through the entire research process, from identifying a research question and collecting and analyzing data to writing the research report, it is illustrated throughout with sport-related case studies and examples from around the world.

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