Deck 2: Introduction to Research

Question 1

The scientific method is the most commonly used way to generate knowledge in exercise science.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Basic research is often used to generate a solution to an immediate problem.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Applied research is often used to generate a solution to an immediate problem.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The dependent variable often represents a characteristic that is going to be manipulated during a research study.

Question 5

The independent variable often represents data that is collected about a human subject during a research study.

Question 6

Conclusions about the research study are often derived from the independent variable.

Question 7

Validity informs a researcher about how easy it is to replicate the results of a study.

Question 8

Reliability must be demonstrated prior to using an instrument to collect data about a human or animal research subject.

Question 9

The sharing of information is critical in the advancement of knowledge in a field of study.

Question 10

Qualitative research uses a scientific approach designed for the collection and analysis of numerical data typically obtained from subjects through direct testing or questionnaires.

Question 11

Quantitative research uses a scientific approach designed for the collection and analysis of numerical data typically obtained from subjects through direct testing or questionnaires.

Question 12

Translational research is conducted to make the connection between basic research and clinical application.

Question 13

Basic research involves human volunteers that is meant to add to medical knowledge.

Question 14

Mixed-methods research uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches in the methodology of the study.

Question 15

Primary sources of research include information, reviews, or scholarly journal articles that discuss or evaluate someone else's original research.

Question 16

Exclusion criteria are those specific qualities or characteristics that eliminate a subject from participating in a research study.

Question 17

Open access is a process that provides free, unrestricted online access to research dissemination.

Question 18

Preprint servers are online repositories, containing data or information associated with scholarly manuscripts that have not undergone peer review or been accepted by a published journal.

Question 19

Evidence-based practice is used by exercise science professionals to help inform them about basic quantitative research.

Question 20

The most commonly used way to generate knowledge in exercise science is by using:

A) the trial-and-error method of discovery.
B) information generated by other academic disciplines.
C) anecdotal information provided by professional practitioners.
D) the scientific method of discovery.

Question 21

Research that acquires solutions to an immediate practical problem is called:

A) basic research.
B) applied research.
C) nonscientific research.
D) scholarly research.

Question 22

__________ is the type of research that is often conducted for many years at a time.

A) Descriptive
B) Longitudinal
C) Sequential
D) Experimental

Question 23

Research aimed to discover new and unknown knowledge without regard for any specific application is called:

A) basic research.
B) applied research.
C) translational research.
D) systematic research.

Question 24

The reanalysis of results from previously conducted research studies is referred to as:

A) observational research.
B) historical research.
C) meta-analysis research.
D) systematic research.

Question 25

Using the best information available to inform a question, address a problem, or create a program is called:

A) quantitative research.
B) evidence-based practice.
C) systematic investigation.
D) translational research.

Question 26

A systematic study directed toward increasing knowledge, with the primary aim being a greater understanding of the topic or subject under study is called:

A) longitudinal research.
B) applied research.
C) basic research.
D) translational research.

Question 27

Research that involves the collection and analysis of numerical data typically obtained from subjects through direct testing or questionnaires is called:

A) qualitative research.
B) applied research.
C) translational research.
D) quantitative research.

Question 28

A response, behavior, or outcome that a researcher wishes to predict or explain is called:

A) independent variable.
B) dependent variable.
C) hypothesis.
D) research question.

Question 29

An arrangement whereby the originator of the work grants to the assignee the rights to publish, reproduce, sell, or distribute the material is called:

A) a conflict of interest.
B) financial support.
C) open access.
D) a copyright agreement.