Practical tourism research /
by Stephen L.J. Smith, University of Guelph, Canada.
- Second edition.
- xv, 268 pages ; 25 cm.
- CABI tourism texts .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface1: The Nature of Tourism Research2: Planning a Research Project3: Questionnaire Design and Delivery4: Selecting a Sample5: How to Conduct Personal Interviews and Focus Groups6: Indices and Scales7: Case Studies8: Content Analysis9: Netnography10: Research Reports and Presentations
Training in research methods is increasingly important for students of tourism, so this book covers everything a student needs to know. Full of practical advice, it uses real-world examples and focus boxes to help train the next generation of researchers, covering questionnaire design, sample selection, analytical tools and more.