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Research Methods for Sports Studies is a comprehensive, engaging and practical textbook that provides a grounding in qualitative and quantitative research for students studying programmes related to sport and physical activity.

Leading the reader step-by-step through the entire research process, from identifying a research question and collecting and analysing data to writing and presenting the research report, the book is richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case studies and examples from around the world. Research Methods for Sports Studies is designed to be a complete and self-contained companion to any research methods course and contains a wealth of useful features, such as highlighted definitions of key terms, all-new case studies from active researchers and practical research exercises. Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, and in full colour for the first time, the book features expanded coverage of key topics such as online research, data visualisation, image analysis, source evaluation, mixed methods and the philosophical foundations of research. It also includes new material on the challenges of researching during a pandemic and reflects on the importance of diversity and inclusion, from feminist and indigenous methodologies to increased diversity of cases and researcher voices.

This is an essential read for any student undertaking a dissertation or research project as part of their studies in sport, exercise and related fields, including sport management, sport development, the sociology of sport, sport marketing, sport-related tourism, sport coaching, physical education and other similar degrees.

Additional online material is available for students and instructors, including web links, multiple-choice revision questions, PowerPoint slides and additional learning activities for use in and out of class.

• Complete introduction to research methods for any sport or exercise-related degree course
• Covers qualitative and quantitative methods
• Explores the full research process, from choosing a research question to writing a research report
• Includes international sport and exercise related cases and examples in every chapter
• Straightforward and engaging but not simplistic; substantial enough for any graduate level course
• Fully revised fourth edition includes expanded coverage of key and emering topics including online research, data visualisation, image analysis, source evaluation, and mixed methods
• For the first time, the book is full colour throughout
• Diversity is a key theme in the new edition, including feminist and indigenous methodologies, and a wider range of international and cultural examples, cases and researcher profiles
• New feature showcases leading researchers briefly discussing their own research projects, showing how effective research takes place in practice
• Companion website includes additional teaching and learning materials for students and lecturers