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    <title>Research Methods for Sports Studies</title>
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    <publisher>Routledge</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2015</dateIssued>
    <edition>Third edition.</edition>
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  <abstract>This is a practical textbook that provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. Leading the reader step-by-step through the entire research process, from identifying a research question and collecting and analyzing data to writing the research report, it is illustrated throughout with sport-related case studies and examples from around the world.</abstract>
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  <note type="statement of responsibility">Ian Jones.</note>
  <note>Previous edition: 2007.</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index.</note>
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    <topic>Sports</topic>
    <topic>Research</topic>
    <topic>Methodology</topic>
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    <topic>Research</topic>
    <topic>Methodology</topic>
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