Description |
vii, 279 pages ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1.What is qualitative research? -- 2.Traditions in qualitative research -- 3.Getting started with some pre-study tasks -- 4.Data collection -- 5.Qualitative analysis -- 6.Representing qualitative findings -- 7.Judging the quality of qualitative research -- 8.Ethical issues in qualitative research -- 9.Brief reflections |
Summary |
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 qualitatitve approaches and to employ these in their work. This comprehensive introductory text takes the reader on a journey through the research process, offering a guide to the fundamentals of qualitative research |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Sports sciences -- Research -- Methodology.
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Exercise -- Research -- Methodology.
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Qualitative research -- Methodology.
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Author |
Smith, Brett, author
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LC no. |
2013012001 |
ISBN |
9780415578349 (hardback) |
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0415578345 (hardback) |
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9780415578356 (paperback) |
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0415578353 (paperback) |
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