KINES 312 - EXAM 1

Which of the following does NOT represent one of the stages inherent to the scientific method of inquiry?

What is the scientific method?

Research that is typically conducted in natural settings without controlling the research conditions is known as

The following are potential questionnaire items. Which item has no format flaws?

Which statement is false concerning questionnaires?

Select the 3 uses/applications of epidemiological evidence

Which questionnaire item below does not have a flaw?

Dependent variable usues factors that are measured to evaluate the effects of the indepentent factors being manipulated

Research that is applied in nature with local applicibility not universal application

Obtaining strong internal validity results in lower external validity

Which of the following best illustrates a possible research scenario that is best suited for an experimental study?

Which statement is not true concerning descriptive research?

Which situation below is least representative of descriptive-type research?

Which of the following statements is true in regard to control in an experimental study?

Research that combines qualitative and quantitative methods to yield additional insight is known as:

“Establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between variables with the purpose of explaining and predicting phenomena”

Identify an example of basic research.

Why do we use the scientific method?

This definition relates to which paradigim?

Gender difference in basketball shooting ability being due to the size of the ball is a case of:

Reasoning that is considered a fundamental principle of scientific inquiry; thinking proceeds from specific to general

Which of the following things is of least importance to consider in questionnaire research?

Which of the following accurately explains narrative strategies of qualitative research?

A study to determine the association among dietary behaviors, self-esteem, and body weight is which type of research?

Select the false statement below concerning survey research.

Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of experimental research?

The primary means through which a profession advances its knowledge base is through which of the following

Which of the following is the correct definition of “focus group”?

Percentile rank is a measure used in:

The purpose of a control group in an experimental research study is to:

Which of the following is not one of the things to be considered?

Moving from several observations or premises to a general conclusion is:

Which of the following does not represent a source of knowledge