Research Methods and Design in Sport Management-2nd Edition 2nd edition

This textbook describes research methods and design in sport management. It outlines research concepts and ethical issues; the research process, from creation of research questions to dissemination of findings; common research designs, particularly surveys, interviews and focus groups, observations, case studies, and historical and legal analysis; and statistical methods, including analyses of structure, relationships between variables, significance of group differences, and prediction of group membership. The text includes examples of past research, procedures for analyzing data, and abstracts and text excerpts from journal articles, which are available in their entirety online. This edition incorporates a section on emerging methods and trends in the field, including social network analysis and sport analytics. Online access is included. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
As the sport management industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the methods for gathering and applying research findings to drive successful sport organizations. Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, Second Edition With Web Resource, imparts modern explanations of research design, implementation, analysis, and assessment that are specific to the discipline of sport management. An invaluable resource for both students and practitioners, the text first helps readers understand the research process and then delves into specific research methods. Special attention is devoted to the process of reading and understanding research in the field, preparing readers to apply the concepts long after reading the text and learning the foundational skills: How to conduct a thorough literature reviewTheoretical and conceptual frameworks to guide the research processHow to develop appropriate research questions and hypothesesTechniques for conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods researchMethods for analyzing data and reporting results The second edition introduces a new section on emerging methods and trends in the field, including social network analysis (SNA) and sport analytics. Readers will be exposed to methods of SNA data collection and interpretation, as well as how to collect and analyze data and communicate the results of sport analytics research. A chapter dedicated to legal research in sport management provides a nonintimidating discussion of the unique elements evident in sport law research, such as legal precedence, case briefing, and special writing elements. To ensure readers can effectively apply the research concepts presented, practical examples of past research by leading sport management scholars are incorporated throughout the text. At the conclusion of each chapter, a Research Methods and Design in Action feature presents excerpts from the Journal of Sport Management to serve as case study examples with noteworthy descriptions of the employed research methods. Each journal article is then featured in its entirety in the new companion web resource, along with discussion questions that may serve as additional learning activities to guide students through challenging concepts.Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, Second Edition, presents the tools to engage in the broad spectrum of research opportunities in sport management. With the help of this book, readers will ensure that they properly collect, analyze, and share research to inform strategic business decisions.
Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, Second Edition, explains research design, implementation, and assessment criteria with a focus on procedures unique to the discipline of sport management.