Research Guides: Sport Management: Research Methods

Research Methods Resources

Below are a few selected databases providing material to guide you through each step of the research process from designing research projects to writing your findings. Each serves as a guide to various research methods and concepts used across disciplines.

SAGE Research Methods Online This link opens in a new window
Features include: the Methods Map -- a visual search tool supported by a complex taxonomy of research methods terms, methodologies, and people in the field; and over 25 videos that answer questions on topics such as: "How do I choose between different research methods?" and "What has given rise to the interest in mixed methods research today?"
SAGE Research Methods Cases This link opens in a new window
A collection of case studies of real social research, specially commissioned and designed to help you understand abstract methodological concepts in practice.
SAGE Research Methods Datasets This link opens in a new window
A collection of teaching datasets that can be used to support the teaching and learning of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods used in the social sciences.
SAGE Research Methods Video This link opens in a new window
Has over 480 videos, including hours of tutorials, interviews, video case studies and mini-documentaries covering the entire research process.