Research Methods: Intro to Research in physical activity

Problem solving is accomplished by identifying + labelling variable

Systematic

Researches collect data on which to base decisions

Empirical

Researches take individual events to describe relationships

Reductive

Research process is recorded allowing others to test findings

Replicable

_________ ___________ works to gain new knowledge + understanding.

No immediate consideration for practical applications

• quantum mechanics

• Theory of relativity

Basic Research

_______ __________ used to solve practical problems

• batteries

• antibitocs

Applied research

Scientific Method Of Problem Solving

1. define + delimit problem

2. form hypothesis

3. gather data

4. analyze data + interpret results

___________________: numeric, uses reliable + objective data

Quantitative

Qualitative

• Descriptions, narrative, quotes, charts, tables

• long term observation

Observed in natural setting

No manipulation

Frequency coded

Frequency + duration are analyzed

Observational Research

Manipulation to Establish Relationship

To establish cause + effect relationship

Experimental Research

In a controlled setting

Unrealstic

Lab Based study

Less controlled/generalized

Realistic

Field Study

Introductory Training Phase

2-4 yrs

Formal Training Phase (Masters and PhD)

4-6 years

6-10 yrs

Early Career Phase (Post doc —> assistant professor)

Mid Career Phase (associate professor—> full professor)

10 - 15 yrs

Late Career Phase (Full Professor)

10-15 yrs

Formal training Phase: Primary Goals

Pivot Fields if interests are elsewhere

become proficient + independent in core competencies

By end of PhD having put everything together

Early Career Phase (post doc —> assistant prof)

Primary goals

• entering post doc fellowship (get in the zone)

• During post doc fellowship, aim for 2-3 statement papers w increased sophistication

• during post doc fellowship, begin thinking of what you will want to pursue as independent scientist

Mid career phase (assistant professor —> professor)

Primary goals

• Become leader in field regarding X topics

• Been invited to speak at conferences about your work or written review articles on research topics

• Continue to train/graduate multiple pHD student and post docs

• procured significant extramural funding to support work

Late Career Phase

Primary goals

• maintained leadership status in your field regarding topics x,y,z

• continue to be invited to speak at conferences about your work or written articles on research topics

• continue to train/ graduate PhD students + post docs

• continue to procure significant extramural funding to support your work

• Key differentiator: mentor early career scientists in department or discipline

• have resources + moxie to shape narratives

• have resources and moxie to think big cultural change