Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-296) and index.
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.
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