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As the sports management industry continues to evolve, so do the methods for gathering and applying research findings in sport organisations. Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, 2nd Edition communicates modern explanations of research design, implementation, analysis and assessment that are specific to sport management. An invaluable resource for both students and practitioners, the text helps you understand the research process and then delves into the different research methods. Special attention is paid to the process of reading and understanding research in the field, which helps prepare you for applying these concepts in real life situations. ;;This brand new second edition introduces a new section on emerging methods and trends within the field. These include social network analysis (SNA) and sport analytics. As students you will be exposes to methods of SNA data collection and interpretation, as well as how to collect and analyse data and communicate results of sport analytics research. There is also an entire chapter devoted to legal research in sport management. To facilitate learning, the text includes practical examples of past research by leading sport management scholars. At the end of each chapter, a Research Methods and Design in Action feature also presents excerpts from the Journal of Sport Management. Each journal article is accompanied by discussion questions. ;;Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, 2nd Edition presents the tools needed to engage in the broad spectrum of research opportunities in sport management. With the help of this book, you'll be able to properly collect, analyse and share research to inform strategic business decisions.
Contents
Part I. Introduction to Research in Sport Management
Chapter 1. Research Concepts in Sport Management
Research Defined
Types of Research
Research Traditions
The Evolution of Sport Management Research
Summary
Chapter 2. Ethical Issues in Research
Protection of Human Subjects
Ethical Principles and Guidelines
Institutional Review Board
Informed Consent
Scientific Dishonesty
Summary
Part II. The Research Process
Chapter 3. Creation of Research Questions
Problem Selection
Literature Review
Development of a Conceptual Framework
Focusing of Research Questions
Identification of Variables
Clarification of Hypotheses
Summary
Chapter 4. Research Design
Types of Research Design
Sampling
Determination of Sample Size
Reliability
Validity
Summary
Chapter 5. Data Collection and Analysis
Nonresponse Bias
Preparation of Data for Analysis
Scales of Measurement
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Statistical Design
Drawing Conclusions
Summary
Chapter 6. Dissemination of Findings
Academic Conference Presentation
Academic Journal Selection
Manuscript Structure
Journal Publication Process
Evaluation of Journal Articles
Summary
Part III. Research Design in Sport Management
Chapter 7. Surveys
Interviews
Questionnaires
Internet Surveys
Questionnaire Development and Design
Types of Error
Summary
Chapter 8. Interviews
Interview Techniques
Interview Process
Data Analysis
Summary
Chapter 9. Observation Research
Methodological Foundations
Observation Site
Observer Roles
Autoethnography in Sport Management
Online Observation in Sport Management
Data Collection
Field Notes
Data Analysis
Summary
Chapter 10. Case Study Research
Applied Research Advantages
Defining Sport Management Case Study Research
Research Versus Teaching Case Studies
Design and Implementation
Research Preparation
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Case Study Report
Summary
Chapter 11. Historical Research
Academic Perspective
Practical Applications
Research Prerequisites
Topic Selection
Source Material
Data Analysis
Historical Writing
Summary
Chapter 12. Legal Research
Qualities of Legal Research
Nature of the Law and Legal Research
Legal Research Techniques
Sources of Legal Information
Design and Implementation
Summary
Part IV. Statistical Methods in Sport Management
Chapter 13. Analyses of Structure
Importance of Reliability and Validity
Cronbach's Alpha
Exploratory Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Summary
Chapter 14. Relationships Between Variables
Bivariate Correlation
Simple Linear Regression
Multiple Regression
Path Analysis
Summary
Chapter 15. Significance of Group Differences
T-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 Membership
Discriminant Analysis
Logistic Regression
Cluster Analysis
Summary
Part V. Emerging Methods and Trends in Sport Management Research
Chapter 17. Social Network Analysis in Sport
Background and History of Social Network Analysis
Social Network Analysis in Sport
Collecting Social Network Data
Analyzing Social Network Data
Strengths and Limitations of Social Network Analysis
Future Directions for Social Network Analysis in Sport
Summary
Chapter 18. Sport Analytics
Defining Sport Analytics and Its Process
Analytical Techniques and Metrics in Sport
Team and Player Performance Metrics
Sport Business Metrics
Sport Analytics Process Examples
Summary
