Game Research Methods: An Overview
by Petri Lankoski, et al.
Publisher: ETC Press 2015
ISBN/ASIN: 1312884738
Number of pages: 373
Description:
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.
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