Acta Univ. Palacki. Olomuc., Gymn. 2006 36(2): 17-24

A mixed methods approach to the ethical governance of Australian national sporting organisations

Jim Daly
University of South Australia, Adelaide

This paper describes the mixed methods approach adopted for exploring the ethical governance of Australian national sporting organisations. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were employed using survey questionnaires and focus groups.

Keywords: Ethics, governance, quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, focus groups, sequential triangulation, Australian national sporting organisations (NSOs)

Prepublished online: February 13, 2009; Published: March 1, 2006  Show citation

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Daly, J. (2006). A mixed methods approach to the ethical governance of Australian national sporting organisations. Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica, 36(2), 17-24
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