Research design Assignment
Instructions:
- Develop a research design based on theory or literature, in the discipline of sport and exercise science (finding a more unique topic of research in sport and exercise science)
- According to the template provided below.
- The assignment should include at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles, be written single spaced and 2 pages long (references only may be included on a third page).
Hint: Utilize current and relevant journal articles to assist in the development of your research design.
Marking Scheme: The assignment will be marked out of 50 marks allocated to the following:[unique_solution]
- Title (clear and concise)
- Introduction: 1-2 paragraphs (maximum 500 words): Write formerly (only part)
Briefly highlight previous research and/or theory and the gaps in the current literature. These justify the purpose and rationale for your study and lead into aims of your research. Ensure you use appropriate writing style with references.
- Hypothesis/ Question/ Objective: State the hypothesis/ question or objective explicitly and concisely. (CHOOSE 1)
- Method (i.e, research design and protocol) (use point form):
- Sample/ Participants and Groups/Conditions
- Parameters/Measures
- Materials/Resources (if applicable)
- Procedure/ Protocol
- Identify independent and dependant variable/s (1,2 or 3 of each)
IV/s:
DV/s:
- Identify whether your design is:
correlational, experimental or case study? - b. Theoretical (expand human knowledge) or applied (solves practical problems)?
- Qualitative or Quantitative?
- Longitudinal or Cross-Sectional?
- Based on self reports, observations of the researcher or data collection?