Reflective Practitioner Blog 3

Looking at the data set given, I have noticed a few aspects of the study and data that may hinder or affect the credibility of the data.

One thing I noticed the study itself, the context of it to be exact, it talks about the hydration with regards to weight and gender. This alone doesn't give readers the information about the background and aspects of the study, one example would be the type of activity that the participants will be going through and such. Like any other study, a control group would be good to have to compare between results and data.

Another component I noticed is the sample size between the two genders, there is more females and males which in return may affect the results of the study as if the data is used without trimming down equally may result in biasness of the study towards females hence an inaccurate result.

Concentrating more on the table itself, it would be good to have a title to tell readers on the content itself, unit of measurement would do good in comparing of data, use of proper words instead abbreviations would aid in the analysis of the data. As it is more multiple subjects, it would be good to have a case id for each case so that the researcher can identify certain cases.Looking at the data and quick analysis done by using line graphs, I noticed a trend between the differences in the color of the urine with regards to the weight.  Its seems that for the males, as the time goes from the beginning and end of the activity there is a corresponding trend between the weight lost in coherence with the urine color, for instance, male subject 5 has a difference of urine color of -4 which in turns reflect a lost of 3.35, this surely shows the relationship between these two variables.

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Based on the situation given, I would further refine the study topic to “a study on the positive effects of a 5 day intervention program conducted in comparison with 5 one day intervention programs for business employees conducted either in a residential center or hotel setting”.

I think for me, the research methodology I would use will be questionnaire surveys using Likert scale as the mode of measurement. With the domains from Team Development Inventory(TDI), I will create a number of questions that can quantify the various domains of the TDI. The domains of the TDI range from participation, collaboration, flexibility, sensitivity, risk taking, commitment, facilitation and openness. A number of questions will be a dedicated at measuring each single domain as to find out the value per subject, this will more leaning towards a quantitative approach on this topic. The domain on the whether the hotel or residential center will be put into the questionnaire so as to be able to answer that research aspect.

The reliability of this research though able to be replicated in similar outdoor context but it may be on a notion that the results is influenced by peoples definition and view of each question which in return may influence the results of each domain.

The validity wise, to reduce the threats, it would be that the both programs have the same activities in coherence with the same objectives set out with different in the timeline which is a 5 days straight program versus a 5 one day program. Another would the participants are from one organization but into mixed groups of people, this would good if these people don’t come from the same department so as to maintain and reduce influence of peers towards the program.

A few demographic information I would put in would be the gender, position in organization and department. This would aid in reducing threats to the external validity as the general domains will able the methodology to be used with other organizations in regards to this study. 

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I take part in adventure activities because i feel the need to push myself beyond my personal limits i possess

to learn, unlearn and relearn.. To go beyond what physical or mental limits to achieve a greater success and probably share my experience and knowledge so that others will benefit in one way or another.

Others should take part in adventure because it is value adding and gives the kind of experiences classrooms and the concrete jungle can't. A chance to break the monotony of things around them and to challenge the mind and body in overcoming tasks and activities far beyond  bustling cities and tar roads.

My Personal Philosophy:

Every outdoor experience be it positive or negative should be an educating and learning opportunity to learn and improve oneself in many aspects the classroom can't.