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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 304 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0415493935 (pbk)
  • 9780415493932 (pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.07 GRA
Contents:
What is research? -- The research process -- Research traditions -- Research questions, aims and objectives -- Reviewing the literature -- Theories, concepts and variables -- Research designs for sports studies -- Collecting data I : the questionnaire survey -- Collecting data II : research interviews -- Collecting data III : unobtrusive methods : observation and content analysis -- Collecting data IV : ethnographic research in sport -- Analysing data I : quantitative data analysis -- Analysing data II : qualitative data analysis -- Writing the research report -- Practical issues.
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Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 796.07 GRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100402776

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This comprehensive and accessible textbook offers 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 analysing data, to reporting the research, all of which is richly illustrated with sport-related case-studies and examples. The book covers key topics such as:
- conceptual Models
- qualitative research methods
- choosing an appropriate research design
- undertaking a literature review
- the key research methods such as questionnaires, interviews, content analysis and ethnographic studies.
- analysing data, including an introduction to SPSS, as well as guides to descriptive and inferential statistics
- writing a research report
- the internet as a research tool
A much needed book with no competitor titles, this should be essential reading for all undergraduates in sports studies.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-296) and index.

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

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface
  • 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
  • 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 a Research Report
  • 15 Sports Research and the Internet
  • 16 Student Issues
  • 17 Bibliography
  • 18 Journals publishing sports-related research
  • 19 Glossary

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Chris Gratton is Professor of Sports Economics and Director of the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Ian Jones is Associate Dean for Sport, the Centre for Event and Sport Research, Bournemouth University, UK.

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