Smith, Stephen L. J., 1946-

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.




In English.

9781780648873 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2016029409


Tourism--Research--Methodology.

G155.A1 / S5697 2017

338.4791072/Sm51