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9781848607293

Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Research Methods

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    9781848607293

  • ISBN10:

    1848607296

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-12-06
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

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Summary

This book systematically demonstrates the significance and application of method in plain language. Written for students it contains the core methodological concepts, practices and debates they need to understand and apply research methods within the field of sport and exercise. The book provides a comprehensive panoramic introduction which will reassure and empower its readers. Written by a leading academic, and drawing on years of teaching experience, it includes carefully cross-referenced entries which critically engage with interdisciplinary themes and data. Each concept includes: clear definitions suggestions for further reading comprehensive examples practical applications Pragmatic, lucid and concise the book will provide essential support to students in sport and exercise science, kinesiology and health.

Author Biography

Michael Atkinson is Associate Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Health University of Toronto.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tablesp. vii
About the Authorp. viii
Introduction: Using this Bookp. ix
Academic Journalsp. 1
Analytic Epidemiologyp. 8
Applied vs. Pure Researchp. 14
Archival Researchp. 19
Causalityp. 26
Critical Theoryp. 33
Descriptive Statisticsp. 40
Discourse Analysisp. 48
Distributionsp. 53
Epistemologyp. 61
Ethnographyp. 66
Evaluation Researchp. 74
Evidence-Based Research and Practicep. 80
Experimentsp. 85
Grounded Theoryp. 93
Hypothesesp. 98
Inferential Statisticsp. 106
Interdisciplinary Researchp. 112
Interpretivismp. 116
Interviewingp. 121
Literature Reviewsp. 129
Media Analysisp. 135
Meta-Analysisp. 143
Ontologyp. 148
Populations and Samplesp. 152
Positivismp. 159
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Researchp. 164
Questionnairesp. 170
Reliabilityp. 176
Representationp. 182
Research Ethicsp. 187
Research Proposalsp. 193
Research Questionsp. 199
Translationp. 210
Triangulationp. 216
Unobtrusive Methodsp. 221
Validityp. 227
Variablesp. 232
Visual Methodsp. 239
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