What is research?
The research process
Research traditions
Research questions, aims and objectives
Reviewing the literature
Theories, concepts and variables
Research designs for sports studies
Collecting data I : the questionnaire survey
Collecting data II : research interviews
Collecting data III : unobtrusive methods : observation and content analysis
Collecting data IV : ethnographic research in sport
Analysing data I : quantitative data analysis
Analysing data II : qualitative data analysis
Writing the research report
Practical issues.
Research methods for sports studies by Chris Gratton. ISBN 9780203879382. Published by Routledge in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.