Question 1

What is NOT a characteristic of research?
A) It is empirical
B) It follows a particular process
C) It is always explanatory
D) It is reiterative

Accepted Answer

While research can provide explanations for phenomena, it is not always explanatory. Sometimes research aims to simply describe a phenomenon or gather information without seeking to explain why it occurs.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a peer reviewed sport journal?
A) Sport in Society
B) Sport Management Review
C) Journal of Sport Behavior
D) Journal of Sport Performance

Accepted Answer

Sport in Society, Sport Management Review, and Journal of Sport Behavior are all peer reviewed sport journals, while Journal of Sport Performance is not.

Question 3

Research that explores a novel, or under researched phenomenon, would be classified as:
A) Exploratory research
B) Descriptive research
C) Explanatory research
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Exploratory research is aimed at exploring a new or unexplored phenomenon in depth to gain insights and understanding about it. It is used when there is limited information available on a subject or when the research topic is relatively unexplored. Therefore, research examining a novel or under researched phenomenon would fall under this category.

Question 4

Research which focuses on what, or how much of something happens, would be classified as:
A) Exploratory research
B) Descriptive research
C) Explanatory research
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Descriptive research focuses on describing and quantifying certain phenomena or behaviors, including how much or how often they occur. Exploratory research is more focused on gaining a general understanding of a topic or issue, and explanatory research aims to identify the causes or reasons behind a phenomenon. None of these would also be incorrect because the question is asking for a specific type of research focus.

Question 5

Research which uses a theoretical framework to understand findings would be classified as:
A) Exploratory research
B) Descriptive research
C) Explanatory research
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Explanatory research uses a theoretical framework to explain the relationships between variables and the findings of the research. Exploratory research is more preliminary and aims to gather information and ideas, while descriptive research aims to describe a phenomenon or population. None of these explain the use of a theoretical framework to support findings.

Question 6

Research which seeks to solve a specific, existing problem is classified as:
A) Descriptive research
B) Explanatory research
C) Applied research
D) Pure research

Accepted Answer

Applied research is specifically designed to solve practical problems and improve current technologies or processes. It aims to produce direct solutions to specific problems and is often conducted in real-world settings with the goal of making an impact on society or industry.

Question 7

Research which does not involve the collection of primary or secondary data is referred to as:
A) Pure research
B) Applied research
C) Theoretical research
D) Empirical research

Accepted Answer

Theoretical research, also known as desk research or literature review, is a type of research that uses existing sources of information, such as journals, books, and online publications, to analyze and evaluate a topic without collecting any primary or secondary data. This type of research aims to develop and test theories, models or concepts, often with the goal of advancing knowledge in a particular field.

Question 8

What does 'empirical' mean?
A) Based on evidence
B) Generaliseable to other settings
C) Based on primary data
D) Based on theory

Accepted Answer

Empirical means something is based on evidence or observation rather than theory or conjecture, making option A the best choice. Option B suggests generalizability, which is not necessarily a defining characteristic of empirical research. Option C refers to data collection methods, which are often used in empirical research, but not exclusive to it. Option D refers to a theoretical approach, which is not empirical.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a 'discipline'?
A) Sport
B) Psychology
C) Sociology
D) History

Accepted Answer

Sport is not a discipline, it is a category that can include various disciplines such as athletics, soccer, basketball, and so on. The other options (Psychology, Sociology, and History) are all recognized academic disciplines.

Question 10

If you are using approaches from other disciplines to inform your study, you are undertaking:
A) Multi-disciplinary research
B) Cross-disciplinary research
C) Inter-disciplinary research
D) Mono-disciplinary research

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 1: What Is Research,

What is NOT a characteristic of research?

Which of the following is NOT a peer reviewed sport journal?

Research that explores a novel, or under researched phenomenon, would be classified as:

Research which focuses on what, or how much of something happens, would be classified as:

Research which uses a theoretical framework to understand findings would be classified as:

Research which seeks to solve a specific, existing problem is classified as:

Research which does not involve the collection of primary or secondary data is referred to as:

What does 'empirical' mean?

Which of the following is NOT a 'discipline'?

If you are using approaches from other disciplines to inform your study, you are undertaking: