First post in a while, didn't actually realise we had to fill this in anymore for the 3rd year but I guess it makes for interesting reflection on projects etc. so i'm going to kick off this years blog with a post on RESEARCH METHODS i could use!
After reading into different methodologies, there appears to be 3 different types of research that I could be using.
Causal Research is a basic experiment if you like. It is basically giving a subject a stimulus and seeing what the outcome is. In relation to my project, this could well be measuring the heart rate of someone running with a 'motivational' piece of music playing against someone who is running with no music and noting down the difference.
Descriptive Research is research to establish what already exists. This is interesting and nessacary for me to do with my project. This might mean taking a survey or a poll to see how many people actually listen to music whilst running. I think this research is mainly for gathering information, instead of actually testing!
Relational Research is an interesting one. This method looks at the differences between two or more variables, as opposed to the Causal research which just focuses on one. This might apply to me if I run an experiment comparing a trained runner to an untrained runner using synchronous music or asynchronous music to improve their time. It's all interesting stuff and I am sure to refer to this in my research document!
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