title: Stages in the development of a research project: putting the idea together.
abstract: We have considered some of the most important factors involved in designing a viable study that will adequately address the research question. Although we do not profess to be experts in all aspects of the above, we have learned through experience that attention to many of the above points will help to avoid frustration during the experimental process and when the study is presented for external review and subsequent presentation and publication. Good luck in your research.
authors.affiliation: School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Eston
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Rowlands
mesh_terms: D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013178:Sports Medicine