Research Methods for Tourism Students

Ramesh Durbarry

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Routledge
19 December 2017

Research methods: general; Tourism industry

This introductory guide offers innovative ideas and strategies to students undertaking their first social science research work. Academically rigorous yet accessible, it uses a systematic step-by-step approach to illustrate the research process and its applications to the tourism industry. Students are presented with numerous examples and case studies, linking theory with practice.

The textbook provides a balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, accompanying students throughout the process of selecting a research topic and specifying research questions, aims and objectives. A range of pedagogical features such as discussion questions, practical tips and examples enable students to review the literature, understand models and methodologies, analyse and interpret data (quantitative and qualitative) and ultimately write up their findings.

Featuring contributions by a group of academics with expertise in their respective fields, the book provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to research methods. This is an essential resource to tourism students and will also be of interest to researchers in any social science subject.

Edited by: Ramesh Durbarry
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9780415673181
ISBN 10: 0415673186
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 19 December 2017
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 Introduction ; Chapter 2 Philosophical Disputes in Research ; Chapter 3 The Research Process ; Chapter 4 Developing a Research Proposal ; Chapter 5 Reviewing the Literature ; Chapter 6 Research Ethics ; Chapter 7 Developing a Conceptual Framework ; Chapter 8 Qualitative Research: An Application to Tourism ; Chapter 9 Quantitative Research ; Chapter 10 Mixed Methods and Triangulation ; Chapter 11 The Internet as a Research Tool and E-Method: Netnography ; Chapter 12 Online Surveys ; Chapter 13 Sampling ; Chapter 14 Analysing Qualitative Data ; Chapter 15 Grounded Theory and Data Analysis ; Chapter 16 Analysing Qualitative Data Using NVivo ; Chapter 17 Analysing Quantitative Data ; Chapter 18 Analysing Quantitative Data Using SPSS ; Chapter 19 Writing the Research Report ; Chapter 20 Research Presentation ;

Ramesh Durbarry is currently the Director General of the Civil Service College, Mauritius. He was appointed Professor in Tourism and Deputy Director at the Amity Institute of Higher Education, Mauritius. He has worked at the University of Bedfordshire as Head of Department, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality. He was the CEO of the UOM Trust Business School in Mauritius and has also worked at the University of Nottingham as a Research Fellow, Lecturer in Research Methods of Tourism and Travel and then as Associate Professor in Tourism Management/Marketing. After successfully developing the School of Public Sector Policy and Management at the University of Technology, Mauritius, he was instrumental in the creation of the School of Sustainable Development and Tourism. His research focuses on tourism and travel, tourism taxation, price sensitivity of tourism and the impact of the tourism sector on the various economies, with a keen interest on climate change and sustainable tourism. He has published various articles in leading international journals and has contributed chapters in international books. He has worked on various projects for organisations such as WTO, UNWTO, EU, UNCTAD, VisitScotland and EMDA, among others, and on tourism destinations such as Malta and Cyprus.

Reviews for Research Methods for Tourism Students

‘This book covers a wide range of topics, balancing core concepts and practical examples as required by the subject area. Professor Ramesh Durbarry and all the contributors offer their expertise in tourism and hospitality research as well as covering the broader area of research methodologies. This will be a valuable resource for tourism research students and instructors both at undergraduate and graduate level.’ Yakin Ekin, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey