Module 3: Research Design 

    Learning Objectives:

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Knowledge of the six characteristics of experimental research.

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Ability to describe the differences between internal and external validity.

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Understanding of various pre-experimental, quasi-experimental and true experimental research designs.

To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

Textbook Reading:

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Chapter  4, Research Design in Leisure Research, pp. 105 - 120 

On-line Lesson: Research Design

Assignment: Research Design Evaluation

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

Go on to Module 4: Leisure and Survey Research

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