Question 1

Literature from which other discipline would be most suitable to help develop a research question in sport?&#10;A) Psychology&#10;B) Sociology&#10;C) Management&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above disciplines have valuable literature that could help develop a research question in sport. Psychology may provide insights into the psychological factors that affect sports performance, while sociology may give insights into how society views sports and its impact on society. Management may provide insights into sports organizations and how they are managed.

Question 2

Replicating an existing study with a different sample group would be developing originality in which of the following ways?&#10;A) Geographically&#10;B) Socially&#10;C) Temporally&#10;D) Methodologically

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Replicating a study that had last been undertaken 10 years ago would be developing originality in which of the following ways?&#10;A) Geographically&#10;B) Socially&#10;C) Temporally&#10;D) Methodologically

Accepted Answer

Replicating a study that had last been undertaken 10 years ago would be developing originality in a temporal way as it would involve updating and adding new information to the previous study.

Question 4

When assessing a question, CAFE refers to:&#10;A) Complexity, Access, Feasibility, Expertise&#10;B) Complexity, Access, Facilities, Expertise&#10;C) Clarity, Access, Feasibility, Expertise&#10;D) Complexity, Access, Feasibility, Evidence

Accepted Answer

The answer of When assessing a question, CAFE refers to:&#10;A)...

Question 5

Research objectives should be:&#10;A) Specific, Measurable, Accessible, Realistic, Time bound&#10;B) Specific, Measurable, Accessible, Reportable, Time bound&#10;C) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Targeted&#10;D) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time bound

Accepted Answer

The objectives of a research study should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. This is often referred to as the SMART approach to setting objectives. The objectives should be focused and clearly defined, with specific criteria for measuring progress and success. They should be achievable and realistic, given the resources available for the study. Finally, they should be time-bound, with a clear timeline for completing the study and achieving the objectives.

Question 6

Which of the following is a weakness in a research proposal?&#10;A) There are too many researchers on the team&#10;B) There is more than one method proposed&#10;C) The study is more complex than suggested&#10;D) There is already literature available that relates to the topic

Accepted Answer

A complex study that is more complex than suggested can be a weakness in a research proposal because it may indicate a lack of understanding of the scope or challenges involved, potentially leading to underestimation of resources or time needed.

Deck 4: Research Questions, Aims and Objectives