sport/exercise psych as a science

Question 1

what are the four main goals of science

Answer 1

systematic, control, empirical and critical.

Question 2

what is a theory

Answer 2

A theory is a set of interrelated facts presenting a systematic view of some
phenomenon in order to describe, explain, and predict its future occurrences.

Question 3

main advantage of conducting experiments over studies

Answer 3

Determining causal relationships is the main advantage that conducting experiments has
over conducting studies.

Question 4

strength of scientifically derived source of knowledge

Answer 4

highly reliable, systemic and control and objective and unbiased.

Question 5

limitations of scientifically derived knowledge

Answer 5

often slow to evolve, lack of focus on external validity

Question 6

strength of knowldeg from professional practice

Answer 6

holistic, innovative anf imediate.

Question 7

limitations of knowlede from professional practice

Answer 7

less reliable, lack of explanations and possible bias.

Question 8

what is the RE-AIM model.

Answer 8

a model that makes sure that the research is making a difference.
reach, efficacy, adoption, implementation, maintenance