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EXSC 440: Research in Exercise Science: Methods
Guide for EXSC 440 Class - Dr. Funkhouser
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HOW?
The methods section describes how the study was conducted. There should be enough information in this section to replicate the study.
Examine the following elements:
Research design - can it answer the question?
Intervention (if there is one)
Sampling - how were participants (or articles for a systematic review) selected?
Materials or measures
Data sources
Procedures
Analysis strategy
Approval - was the study approved by an IRB or ethics board?
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