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

Author/creator Gratton, Chris, 1948-
Other author Jones, Ian, 1970-
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Descriptionxvi, 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 289-296) and index.
LCCN 2009023900
ISBN9780415493932 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0415493935 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks GV706.8 .G726 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold