This comprehensive, accessible and practical textbook provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies

Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need

The internet and digital technologies have transformed sport and the way that we research sport, opening up new ways to analyse sport organisations, fan communi

Research Methods for Sports Studies is a comprehensive, engaging and practical textbook that provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative

Introduction 1 What do we mean by 'research'? 4 The characteristics of research 4 Why undertake research? 5 The different types of research 6 Pure and applied r