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Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health From Process to Product

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ISBN-10: 0415578353

ISBN-13: 9780415578356

Edition: 2014

Authors: Andrew C. Sparkes, Brett Smith

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The qualitative method is perhaps the most dynamic and exciting area of contemporary research in sport, exercise and health. Students and researchers at all levels are now expected to understand qualitative approaches and to employ them in their work. In this comprehensive introductory text, A. Sparkes and Brett Smith take the reader on a journey through the research process, offering a step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of qualitative research. Each chapter includes practical exercises to enable new researchers to engage with and experience core methods and procedures, from semi-structured interviews to content analysis. The book also explores the ‘what’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ questions…    
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Book details

List price: $79.99
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 9/23/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English

The Nature of Qualitative Research
Core Traditions within Qualitative Research
Conceptualizing and Designing a Qualitative Research Study
Gathering Data
Analyzing Data
Representing Qualitative Findings
Judging the Quality of Qualitative Research
Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research
Future Direction for Research in the Sport and Health Sciences