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9780273736691 English 0273736698 Research Methods in Sport Studies and Sport Management is an accessible and practical introduction to research methods for the growing number of courses in sport studies and management. It includes a critical appraisal of alternative methods and their uses, and detailed guidance on the implementation of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods of research. Three software packages are used to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative data analysis (Excel, SPSS and NVivo). The overall aim is to introduce research methods both as a skill required by students planning a professional career either in the public or private sport sector and as initial preparation for those embarking on research degrees. This is a "how to do it" text that gives insight into how research findings are generated in order to assist students and practising managers to become knowledgeable consumers of the research of others. The book is modelled on an existing popular text by Tony Veal: Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism: A Practical Guide. The common generic material and similar structure ensure that those institutions with mixed cohorts of sport and leisure and tourism studies students can use their own subject-specific version of the text with relevant examples and source material., Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need to have a sound understanding of research methods and how to critically interpret research findings. This broad-ranging, in-depth and practical textbook introduces research methods for students on sport-related degree courses, outlining the knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake meaningful research and to become a knowledgeable consumer of the research of others. The book explores every element of the research process, from the fundamental 'what, why and who?' questions, through research plans, literature review, qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and data analysis, to the communication of research results. It offers a critical appraisal of alternative methods, including mixed methods, as well as clear guidance on how to use each particular method. Every chapter contains test questions and practical exercises, detailed case studies, a clear chapter summary and extensive guides to further sport-related study resources, to enable students to check their understanding and develop, extend and apply their practical skills. Step-by-step introductions to the use of the key statistical packages Excel, SPSS and NVivo in sport research are included. On-line support materials include some 400 PowerPoint slides and copies of data-sets used in the book. With deeper and broader coverage than any other sport-related research methods textbook, and a clear focus on 'how to do it', Research Methods for Sport Studies and Sport Management is an essential companion for any sport-related degree course.
9780273736691 English 0273736698 Research Methods in Sport Studies and Sport Management is an accessible and practical introduction to research methods for the growing number of courses in sport studies and management. It includes a critical appraisal of alternative methods and their uses, and detailed guidance on the implementation of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods of research. Three software packages are used to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative data analysis (Excel, SPSS and NVivo). The overall aim is to introduce research methods both as a skill required by students planning a professional career either in the public or private sport sector and as initial preparation for those embarking on research degrees. This is a "how to do it" text that gives insight into how research findings are generated in order to assist students and practising managers to become knowledgeable consumers of the research of others. The book is modelled on an existing popular text by Tony Veal: Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism: A Practical Guide. The common generic material and similar structure ensure that those institutions with mixed cohorts of sport and leisure and tourism studies students can use their own subject-specific version of the text with relevant examples and source material., Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need to have a sound understanding of research methods and how to critically interpret research findings. This broad-ranging, in-depth and practical textbook introduces research methods for students on sport-related degree courses, outlining the knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake meaningful research and to become a knowledgeable consumer of the research of others. The book explores every element of the research process, from the fundamental 'what, why and who?' questions, through research plans, literature review, qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and data analysis, to the communication of research results. It offers a critical appraisal of alternative methods, including mixed methods, as well as clear guidance on how to use each particular method. Every chapter contains test questions and practical exercises, detailed case studies, a clear chapter summary and extensive guides to further sport-related study resources, to enable students to check their understanding and develop, extend and apply their practical skills. Step-by-step introductions to the use of the key statistical packages Excel, SPSS and NVivo in sport research are included. On-line support materials include some 400 PowerPoint slides and copies of data-sets used in the book. With deeper and broader coverage than any other sport-related research methods textbook, and a clear focus on 'how to do it', Research Methods for Sport Studies and Sport Management is an essential companion for any sport-related degree course.