The first research methods book designed exclusively for students studying sport, this comprehensive and accessible textbook offers a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. The book offers a step-by-step guide to the research process, from designing a research project, to collecting and analyzing data, to reporting the research, all of which is richly illustrated with sport-related case-studies and examples. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.