Doing research in sport and exercise : a student's guide /
Mark F. Smith.
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- xiii, 544 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mapping your research journey Starting your research project Selecting your research approach Choosing your data collection methods Analysing and presenting your research findings
"Split into five sections that cover your whole research journey, this book captures everything you need to understand to do a sports research project. From getting started with a research question and selecting a research approach to choosing a method of data collection and analysing and presenting research findings, it walks you step-by-step through the entire research process. The book also: Showcases a diverse range of approaches, including experiments, surveys, systematic reviews and mixed methods, to help you choose the best option for your project Focuses on applied research, showing you how to go beyond the classroom and manage and analyse data in the real world Helps you understand best practice for conducting research 'in the field'. Features include over 40 student activities that encourage you to think more deeply about what you've learned, nearly 50 case studies highlighting research from real-world students and sport researchers, and reflection points, to help you check your understanding. For undergraduate students across courses such as Sport Science, Sport & Exercise and Sport & Society, this book is a down-to-earth guide to help anyone doing a research project in sport and exercise"--
College of Education Bachelor of Physical Education