Research in College Health 2: Designing the Study

Building upon an initial article, which described the processes of literature review and hypothesis development, the authors summarize issues of research design. General issues encountered by researchers in college health settings include the establishment of a clear research focus, selection of a r...

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Published in:	Journal of American college health Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 15 - 19
Main Authors:	Steenbarger, Brett N., Manchester, Ralph A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Taylor & Francis Group 01-07-1993
Subjects:	college health Colleges Design Health Health Services Research Humans Research Design Student Health Services Students USA
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Summary:	Building upon an initial article, which described the processes of literature review and hypothesis development, the authors summarize issues of research design. General issues encountered by researchers in college health settings include the establishment of a clear research focus, selection of a representative and adequate study sample, use of reliable and valid measures, and adherence to professional ethics. Specific means of addressing these design concerns are summarized, using examples from college health research.
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ISSN:	0744-8481 1940-3208
DOI:	10.1080/07448481.1993.9940451