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Research methods for sport studies / Chris Gratton and Ian Jones.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2004Description: xvi, 288 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 041526877X
  • 0415268788 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.072 21
LOC classification:
  • GV706.8 .J66 2003
Contents:
1. What is Research? -- 2. Research Traditions -- 3. The Research Process -- 4. Research Questions, Aims and Objectives -- 5. Reviewing the Literature -- 6. Theories, Concepts and Variables in Sport Research -- 7. Research Designs for Sports Studies -- 8. Collecting Data I: The Questionnaire Survey -- 9. Collecting Data II: Research Interviews -- 10. Collecting Data III: Unobtrusive Methods - Observation and Content Analysis -- 11. Collecting Data IV: Ethnographic Research in Sport -- 12. Analysing Data I: Quantitative Data Analysis -- 13. Analysing Data II: Qualitative Data Analysis -- 14. Writing the Research Report -- 15. Sports Research and the Internet -- 16. Student Issues -- Journals publishing sports-related research.
Review: "This textbook is essential reading for those undertaking research into sport from a social science or management approach, either as part of an academic course, or for those employed within sport-related industries." "It provides a step-by-step guide to the research process, from the concept stage through to the presentation of results. Throughout the book, the research methodology is brought to life through the use of relevant case studies and examples."--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is Research? -- 2. Research Traditions -- 3. The Research Process -- 4. Research Questions, Aims and Objectives -- 5. Reviewing the Literature -- 6. Theories, Concepts and Variables in Sport Research -- 7. Research Designs for Sports Studies -- 8. Collecting Data I: The Questionnaire Survey -- 9. Collecting Data II: Research Interviews -- 10. Collecting Data III: Unobtrusive Methods - Observation and Content Analysis -- 11. Collecting Data IV: Ethnographic Research in Sport -- 12. Analysing Data I: Quantitative Data Analysis -- 13. Analysing Data II: Qualitative Data Analysis -- 14. Writing the Research Report -- 15. Sports Research and the Internet -- 16. Student Issues -- Journals publishing sports-related research.

"This textbook is essential reading for those undertaking research into sport from a social science or management approach, either as part of an academic course, or for those employed within sport-related industries." "It provides a step-by-step guide to the research process, from the concept stage through to the presentation of results. Throughout the book, the research methodology is brought to life through the use of relevant case studies and examples."--BOOK JACKET.

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