MOVESCI 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Vagueness, National Institutes Of Health

• School: U of M
• Department: Movement Science
• Course: MOVESCI 250
• Professor: Edward Pitchford

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Movesci 250 reading notes when to believe research. Research: a planned, systematic process for answering questions. Goal is usually to publish in a journal: a periodical devoted to publishing scholarly research and articles. Who does research: most have completed their training with a doctorate person, graduate students serve as apprentices in preparation for leading their own research endeavors. Receive variety of training experiences and gradual increase of responsibility. Make a genuine contribution to the field. Where does research takes place: large research universities, some large, private labs, natural field locations. Natural relative to what is being studied. Parameters and methods for polling are rarely provided. Trust is having a modicum of confidence in the quality of work and conclusions of the study. Review process for research: provides credibility foundation, initial outing at symposiums or conferences. Usually delivered orally or through presentations with interactions with visitors.