Research Methods in Sport
eBook - ePub

Research Methods in Sport

  1. 216 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Research Methods in Sport

About this book

Packed full of essential tools and tips, this second edition is your quick-start guide to undertaking research within real world of sport. Using clear, accessible language, Smith maps an easy-to-follow journey through the research process, drawing upon the most up-to-date evidence and resources to help you select the most appropriate research approach for your project. Throughout the book you will discover:

  • Key points that highlight important definitions and theories;
  • Reflection points to help you make connections between key concepts and your research;
  • Learning activities to put your newfound knowledge into practice;
  • Further reading to explore the wider context of sport research in the real world.

Featuring over thirty-five case studies of students' and academics' research in practice, this book is the perfect guide-by-your-side to have during your own sport research. 

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the author
  8. Pedagogical guide
  9. 1 The context of sport research
  10. 2 Selecting an appropriate research strategy
  11. 3 Systematic review research strategy
  12. 4 Experimental research strategy
  13. 5 Correlational research strategy
  14. 6 Survey research strategy
  15. 7 Observational research strategy
  16. 8 Case study research strategy
  17. 9 Ethnographic research strategy
  18. 10 A mixed-research approach to sport
  19. Glossary
  20. References
  21. Index