Research methods for sports studies / Ian Jones.

By: Jones, Ian, 1970-
Contributor(s): Gratton, Chris, 1948-. Research methods for sports studies
Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2015Edition: Third editionDescription: xx, 343 pages ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415749329 (hardback : alk. paper); 9780415749336 (pbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Sports -- Research -- Methodology | Leisure -- Research -- Methodology | Qualitative researchDDC classification: 796.07 LOC classification: GV706.8 | .G726 2015
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 7. Research Designs 8. Collecting Data I: The Questionnaire Survey 9. Collecting Data II: Interviews 10. Collecting Data III Unobtrusive Methods - Observation and Content Analysis 11. Collecting Data IV: Ethnographic Research in Sport 12. Sport Research and the Internet 13. Analysing Data I: Quantitative Data Analysis 14. Analysing Data II: Qualitative Data Analysis 15. Writing the Research Report 16. Practical Issues
Summary: Research Methods for Sports Studies is a comprehensive, engaging and 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 richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case-studies and examples from around the world. Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded third edition, the book includes completely new chapters on using social media and conducting on-line research, as well as expanded coverage of key topics such as conducting a literature review, making the most of statistics, research ethics and presenting research. Research Methods for 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 and practical research exercises. An expanded companion website offers additional material for students and instructors, including web links, multiple choice revision questions, an interactive glossary, PowerPoint slides and additional learning activities for use in and out of class. This is an essential read for any student undertaking a dissertation or research project as part of their studies in sport, exercise and related fields.
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Previous edition main entry Gratton, Chris.

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 7. Research Designs 8. Collecting Data I: The Questionnaire Survey 9. Collecting Data II: Interviews 10. Collecting Data III Unobtrusive Methods - Observation and Content Analysis 11. Collecting Data IV: Ethnographic Research in Sport 12. Sport Research and the Internet 13. Analysing Data I: Quantitative Data Analysis 14. Analysing Data II: Qualitative Data Analysis 15. Writing the Research Report 16. Practical Issues

Research Methods for Sports Studies is a comprehensive, engaging and 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 richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case-studies and examples from around the world.

Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded third edition, the book includes completely new chapters on using social media and conducting on-line research, as well as expanded coverage of key topics such as conducting a literature review, making the most of statistics, research ethics and presenting research.

Research Methods for 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 and practical research exercises. An expanded companion website offers additional material for students and instructors, including web links, multiple choice revision questions, an interactive glossary, PowerPoint slides and additional learning activities for use in and out of class. This is an essential read for any student undertaking a dissertation or research project as part of their studies in sport, exercise and related fields.

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