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Scientific Studies

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Roland Müller, Prof. Dr. Eling de Bruin
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:28

Abstract

The different aspects of the research process are centred on in this lecture-from reading, understanding, planning, execution, documentation right up to the presentation of research. The goal of the course is to instruct the student in scientifically correct execution of their own research projects, and furthermore to stimulate indipendant questioning.

Objective

Die wesentlichen Elemente des Forschungsprozesses zu verstehen; Literatur suchen, finden und analysieren zu können; Fragestellungen formulieren und entsprechende Methoden zuordnen zu können; Die Strukturierung einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit kennen und anhand einer einfachen Arbeit anwenden zu lernen; Die wichtigsten Punkte bzgl. Vortragsgestaltung zu beherrschen.

Content

Part I: Overview of the Research Process Chapter 1. Introduction to Research in Physical Activity Chapter 2. Developing the Problem and Using the Literature Chapter 3. Presenting the Problem Chapter 4. Formulating the Method Chapter 5. Ethical Issues in Research and Scholarship Part II: Statistical and Measurement Concepts in Research Chapter 6. Becoming Acquainted With Statistical Concepts Chapter 7. Statistical Issues in Research Planning and Evaluation Chapter 8. Relationships Among Variables Chapter 9. Differences Among Groups Chapter 10. Nonparametric Techniques Chapter 11. Measuring Research Variables Part III: Types of Research Chapter 12. Historical Research in Physical Activity Chapter 13. Philosophic Research in Physical Activity Chapter 14. Research Synthesis (Meta-Analysis) Chapter 15. The Survey Chapter 16. Other Descriptive Research Methods Chapter 17. Physical Activity Epidemiology Research Chapter 18. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research Chapter 19. Qualitative Research Part IV: Writing the Research Report Chapter 20. Completing the Research Process Chapter 21. Ways of Reporting Research

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG E 33.1)
2 h weekly

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