基本説明
Explains research design, implementation, and assessment criteria with a focus on specific procedures unique to the discipline of sport management.
Full Description
Research Methods and Design in Sport Management explains research design, implementation, analysis, and assessment criteria with a focus on specific procedures unique to the discipline of sport management. The text is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners in sport management because it focuses on applied research for organizational purposes and the qualitative and quantitative methodologies pertinent to the field of sport management. Organized in four parts, Research Methods and Design in Sport Management begins with an introduction to concepts in sport management research and a discussion of the ethical issues associated with research projects. The text outlines the steps to the research process, making it an easy-to-use guide for professionals undertaking a research project as well as students writing major term papers, theses, or dissertations. Analysis of research design with discussion of specific methods used in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research helps readers to determine and design the most appropriate research for their specific needs. This text teaches readers the following concepts and skills: *How to conduct a thorough literature review *Theoretical and conceptual frameworks to guide the research process *How to develop appropriate research questions and hypotheses *Techniques for conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research *Methods for analyzing data and reporting results Multiple special elements in each chapter, including learning objectives, summaries, suggested advanced readings, and highlight boxes, guide readers through challenging concepts. 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. Examples of published research in sport management illustrate ways in which various methodological tools and techniques can be used in answering research questions. Research in Action sections present excerpts from the Journal of Sport Management, which highlight research components mentioned in the text and assist students in learning how to read and evaluate research. In addition, all research examples provided throughout the text are specific to sport management, considering both sport industry settings and academic environments. Research Methods and Design in Sport Management offers readers the tools to engage in the broad spectrum of research opportunities in the growing discipline of sport management. As accreditation in sport management becomes more prevalent, Research Methods and Design in Sport Management can assist students in gaining the knowledge and skills they need in order to compete in the job market and to contribute to their future careers. For professionals, the text offers tools to ensure the research they conduct and consume can accurately inform strategic business decisions.
Contents
Part I. Introduction to Research in Sport ManagementChapter 1. Research Concepts in Sport ManagementResearch Defined Types of Research Research Traditions Summary Chapter 2. Ethical Issues in ResearchProtection of Human Subjects Ethical Principles and Guidelines Institutional Review Board Informed Consent Scientific Dishonesty Summary Part II. The Research ProcessChapter 3. Creation of Research QuestionsSelection of a Topic Reviewing the Literature Development of a Conceptual Framework Identification of Variables Clarification of Hypotheses Summary Chapter 4. Research DesignTypes of Research Designs Determination of Sample Size Sampling Strategies Sampling Errors Reliability Validity Summary Chapter 5. Data Collection and AnalysisNonresponse Bias Preparation of Data for Analysis Levels of Measurement Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics Choosing a Statistical Analysis Method Drawing Conclusions Summary Chapter 6. Data PublicationAcademic Conference Presentation Academic Journal Selection Research Article Structure Journal Publication Process Evaluating Journal Articles Summary Part III. Research Design in Sport ManagementChapter 7. SurveysInternet Surveys Design and Implementation Types of Error Data Collection Data Analysis Summary Chapter 8. InterviewsInterview Process Interview Techniques Data Analysis Summary Chapter 9. Observation ResearchMethodological Foundations Observation Site and Observer Roles Participant Observation in New Media Data Collection Field Notes Data Analysis Summary Chapter 10. Case Study ResearchApplied Research Advantages Research vs. Teaching Case Studies Design and Implementation Research Preparation Data Collection Data Analysis Case Study Report Summary Chapter 11. Historical ResearchAcademic Perspective Practical Applications Tools and Materials Topic Selection Source Material Data Analysis Historical Writing Summary Chapter 12. Legal ResearchQualities of Legal Research Nature of the Law Legal Research Techniques Sources of Legal Information Design and Implementation Summary Part IV. Statistical Methods in Sport ManagementChapter 13. Analyses of StructureImportance of Reliability and Validity Cronbach Alpha Exploratory Factor Analysis and Principal Components Analysis Confirmatory Factor Analysis Summary Chapter 14. Relationships Among VariablesBivariate Correlation Simple Linear Regression Multiple Regression Path Analysis Summary Chapter 15. Significance of Group DifferencesT-Test One-Way ANOVA One-Way ANCOVA Factorial ANOVA Factorial ANCOVA One-Way MANOVA One-Way MANCOVA Factorial MANOVA Factorial MANCOVA Summary Chapter 16. Prediction of Group MembershipDiscriminant Analysis Logistic Regression Cluster Analysis Summary
