Research Methods for Sports StudiesThis comprehensive, accessible and practical textbook provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. The book offers the reader a step-by-step guide to the research process, from designing a research project, to collecting and analyzing data, to reporting the research, and is richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case-studies and examples from around the world. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, the book covers key topics such as:
Research Methods in Sports Studies is designed to be a complete and self-contained companion to any research methods course and contains a wealth of useful features, such as highlighted definitions of key terms, revision questions, practical research exercises, and a companion website with web links, multiple choice questions, powerpoint slides, and other learning resources. The book is also an invaluable reference for any student undertaking a dissertation or research project as part of their studies. Visit the companion website at: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415493932 |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS RESEARCH? | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 THE RESEARCH PROCESS | 15 |
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH TRADITIONS | 22 |
CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES | 40 |
CHAPTER 5 REVIEWING THE LITERATURE | 54 |
CHAPTER 6 THEORIES CONCEPTS AND VARIABLES | 77 |
CHAPTER 7 RESEARCH DESIGNS FOR SPORTS STUDIES | 100 |
THE QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY | 126 |
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH IN SPORT | 193 |
QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS | 212 |
QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS | 238 |
CHAPTER 14 WRITING THE RESEARCH REPORT | 250 |
CHAPTER 15 PRACTICAL ISSUES | 270 |
GLOSSARY | 283 |
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