Chris Gratton <br/><br/>
Research Methods for Sports Studies  

 - 	illustrated 
 - London   Taylor & Francis  2010  
 - 304 pages  
<br/><br/> This 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:<br/><br/>choosing an appropriate research design<br/>undertaking a literature review<br/>key research techniques, including questionnaires, interviews, content analysis and ethnographic studies<br/>data analysis, including an introduction to SPSS, as well as guides to descriptive and inferential statistics<br/>writing a research report<br/>ethical issues in sports research.<br/>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.<br/><br/>Visit the companion website at: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415493932 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>	0415493927 9780415493925  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label>-- Social Science / Methodology--  Education / Research Reference / Research--	Education › Research