Science and Research in Kinesiology I Flashcards
What is Science?
The systematic study of the naturalworld
- Identification and labelling of variables/constructs
- Design of research allows for an evaluation of the problem
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What is research?
- A process of gathering information
- A process of analyzing information
- A process that contributes to newknowledge
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What ‘counts’ as research?
What does not?
Research is not:
The gathering of information (from books or other sources)
- Offers no contribution to new knowledge
A task that makes existing knowledgemore accessible
- transportation of facts from one resource to another
- Knowledge Translation
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What are the Nine Dimensions of Research?
- Topic
- Methodology
- Novelty
- Ideology
- Technology
- Politics
- Scope
- Utility
- Mode
Research Dimensions: Topic
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Topics of Research in Kinesiology
- Sociology of Sport
- Sport Management
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Recreation, Leisure & Tourism
- Physical Therapy
- Motor development & skill acquisition
- Biomechanics
- Physiology & Biochemistry
- Sport Pedagogy
- Sport/Exercise Psychology
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What is the essence of research?
Generally research is about creating new knowledge
- Meta analysis
- Meta synthesis
- Systematic reviews
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Distinguish between literature reviews, systematic reviews,
meta-syntheses, and meta-analyses.
Check Notes
Describe why researchers conduct meta analyses
Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Exercise and Health Psychology Professor speaking on meta-analyses
Meta Analyses involves synthesizing all existing studies to come together and contribute to an overall Effect Size
We can then analyze those effect sizes to create moderators
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