Qualitative Example Peter Benson

The author describes his research by first providing readers with background information on the research he intends to conduct. The subjects of his study are the fans of the Bluefish, a minor league baseball team. The objective of his research is to establish how the baseball team is used to kick start ‘urban revitalization’. The author does his primary research in the form of a case study. His modus operandi is to spend time amongst the fans observing their behavior at the baseball games. The author’s discussion is somewhat melded into the results section. He provides all of the information gathered through interviews and statistical research about the Bluefish and Bridgeport, but often interjects with a personally derived statement of the information’s significance. Towards the end, however, the information itself takes a noticeable backseat to its possible applications and importance.

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