Planning an Applied Research Project in Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports
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Planning an Applied Research Project in Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports

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Planning an Applied Research Project in Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports

About this book

piPlanning an Applied Research Project in Hospitality, Tourism and Sports/i provides a comprehensive and carefully structured treatment of all the aspects involved in planning a research project. Instead of being a statistically oriented book, #160;this text#160;provides a conceptual and process-oriented approach to planning and conducting research. Written for both students and professionals, it is#160;easy to read, short, and to the point, i.e., practical. The book provides basic, yet comprehensive information about doing research, and can be used not only in a #8220;research methods#8221; course where students will have to plan and conduct a research project, but also in earlier course work to help students learn to write research papers.#160;iPlanning an Applied Research Project in Hospitality, Tourism and Sports/i covers a range of subjects including: selecting a topic, conducting a literature review, developing a coherent design, and using various research techniques such as interviews, questionnaires, and observations.#160;It also contains information on analyzing data once it has been collected and developing a proposal to obtain support before undertaking a research project. Unique coverage includes: 2 chapters on conducting and writing a literature review, 1 chapter on analyzing data (from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective), 1 chapter on writing a research proposal, and 3 detailed chapters on techniques.#160;/p

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781118637227
eBook ISBN
9781118806081
Edition
1
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Social Science Research & Methodology
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1: Reading and Analyzing Research
  7. Chapter 2: Developing an Interest or Topic
  8. Chapter 3: Conducting a Literature Review
  9. Chapter 4: Reviewing and Revising Your Purpose Statement
  10. Chapter 5: Writing a Literature Review
  11. Chapter 6: Forms of Qualitative Research
  12. Chapter 7: Forms of Quantitative Research
  13. Chapter 8: Sampling Issues in Research
  14. Chapter 9: Validity, Reliability, and Credibility in Research
  15. Chapter 10: Research Techniques—Interviews
  16. Chapter 11: Research Techniques—Questionnaires
  17. Chapter 12: Research Techniques: Observations, Focus Groups, and Other Techniques
  18. Chapter 13: Analyzing Data and Other Information
  19. Chapter 14: Writing a Research Proposal
  20. Appendix A: Writing an Annotated Bibliography
  21. Index