Game Research Methods

by: Petri LankoskiStaffan Björk

This book provides an introduction to various game research methods that are useful to students in all levels of higher education covering both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods.

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Book Details

Pages

372

Language(s)

English

Release Date

4/14/2015

ISBN

9781312884731

DOI

10.1184/R1/6686765

Product Dimensions

8.5 x 11

Imprint

ETC Press

Games are increasingly becoming the focus for research due to their cultural and economic impact on modern society. However, there are many different types of approaches and methods than can be applied to understanding games or those that play games. This book provides an introduction to various game research methods that are useful to students in all levels of higher education covering both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods.

In addition, approaches using game development for research is described. Each method is described in its own chapter by a researcher with practical experience of applying the method to topic of games. Through this, the book provides an overview of research methods that enable us to better our understanding on games.