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RESEARCH METHODS FOR SPORTS STUDIES
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| By: |
Chris Gratton, Ian Jones |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£34.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415493935 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415493932 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 December, 2009 |
| Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
304 |
| Description: |
Suitable for the sports studies student, this book deals with both qualitative and quantitative research methods. It guides the reader through the research process, from designing a research project, to collecting and analyzing data, and to reporting the research. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
70 black & white tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |