KINES 312 - EXAM 1

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

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

Which statement is false concerning questionnaires?

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

Select the 3 uses/applications of epidemiological evidence

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

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

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

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

Why do we use the scientific method?

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

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

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

Select the false statement below concerning survey research.

What is the scientific method?

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

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

Which of the following does not represent a source of knowledge

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

This definition relates to which paradigim?

Obtaining strong internal validity results in lower external validity

Identify an example of basic research.

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

Percentile rank is a measure used in:

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

Which questionnaire item below does not have a flaw?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which statement is not true concerning descriptive research?