Doing qualitative data analysis

Ben A. Ives; Ben Clayton; Laura A. Gale; Thalia Holdom; Adam Nichol

Doing qualitative data analysis

Ben A. Ives, Ben Clayton, Laura A. Gale, Thalia Holdom, Adam Nichol

Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Department

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Abstract

This chapter discusses how to analyse, make sense of, and write up qualitative data in sport coaching research. It starts by introducing qualitative data analysis, its overarching goal, and different forms of analysis used in sport coaching research. The main body of the chapter provides a series of guiding principles designed to assist sport coaching researchers with the practical ‘doing’ of qualitative data analysis. This is followed by author reflections and key learnings on writing (up) as an integral method of analysis. The chapter concludes with critical questions to help readers take up and practice the activities discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Research Methods in Sports Coaching
Editors	Lee Nelson, Ryan Groom, Paul Potrac
Place of Publication	Abingdon
Publisher	Routledge
Chapter	24
Pages	245-253
Number of pages	9
Edition	2nd
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003381891
ISBN (Print)	9781032464824, 9781032464817
Publication status	Published - 23 Jan 2025

Keywords

qualitative
data analysis
sport coaching
writing up

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3 Chapter
1 Book

Critical realism: Explaining causal mechanisms that underpin events, entities, and (inter)actions in coaching
Nichol, A., 23 Jan 2025, Research Methods in Sports Coaching. Nelson, L., Groom, R. & Potrac, P. (eds.). 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge, p. 86-94 9 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Interpretivism: Exploring meaning making, intentional action, and group life in coaching research
Potrac, P., Jones, R., Hall, E., Ives, B., Morgan, C. & Nelson, L., 23 Jan 2025, Research Methods in Sports Coaching. Nelson, L., Groom, R. & Potrac, P. (eds.). 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge, p. 65-75 11 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Introduction
Nelson, L. J., Groom, R. & Potrac, P., 23 Jan 2025, Research Methods in Sports Coaching. Nelson, L., Groom, R. & Potrac, P. (eds.). 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge, p. 1-4 4 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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Doing qualitative data analysis

Abstract

Keywords

Access to Document

Embargoed Document

Research output

Critical realism: Explaining causal mechanisms that underpin events, entities, and (inter)actions in coaching

Interpretivism: Exploring meaning making, intentional action, and group life in coaching research

Introduction

Cite this