ABSTRACT

Hermeneutic analyses are based on interpreting those research strategies which stress objectivity and independence of interpretations in the formation of knowledge. The present study aimed to analyse the badminton world championship 2017, held at Glasgow, Scotland. The total of seventy-five (N=75) matches, fifteen matches in each formats of play (Men’s& Women’s Singles & Doubles and Mixed Doubles) from quarter final level to final were analysed. The data were collected from official website of Badminton World Federation. As many as fourteen variables were considered for analysis. The procedure adopted for calculation of a few variables were player vs opponent (i.e. point difference = total points won by the player vs total points won by the opponent; ranking difference = ranking of the player vs ranking of the opponent and head to head record = head to head win by the player vs head to head win by the opponent etc). Descriptive statistic, one way ANOVA and independent t-test was applied as measures of analysis.