EXSC 525 –Quiz Developing the Problem and Methodology (RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE) Liberty

EXSC 525 –Quiz Developing the Problem and Methodology (RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE) Liberty University Quiz: Developing the Problem and Methodology Due Oct 1 at 11:59pm

Points 120

Questions 22

Time Limit 80 Minutes Instructions The quiz:

Covers the Learn material from Module 2: Week 2.

Contains 20 multiple-choice and 2 essay questions.

Is limited to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Allows 1 attempt.

Is worth 120 points.

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2.

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Score for this quiz: 85 out of 120 * Submitted Sep 20 at 1:32pm This attempt took 27 minutes.

Question 1

5 / 5 pts

This question pertains to the following study: "A researcher wishes to determine the effects of an outdoor adventure summer camp on the self-concept of inner-city boys. Boys are randomly assigned to the summer camp and to a control situation. The experimental treatment is for three months. A secondary purpose is to see if age (ages 6, 9, and 12) affects the relationship of the camp effects and self-concept."

The independent variable is

self-concept three months adventure summer camp age level

Incorrect

Question 2

0 / 5 pts

Recognizing that grade point average may not completely reflect success in school is an example of a

limitation research hypothesis null hypothesis basic assumption

Question 3

5 / 5 pts

In which part of the methods section should you expect to find information about when the participants were tested?

Participants

Instruments Procedures Design and Analysis

Question 4

5 / 5 pts

A thesis was submitted with the title "A study comparing the achievement of sixth-grade students in Moscow, Idaho, instructed in health education through closed-circuit television and regular classroom procedure for a period of 16 weeks." This title

fails to identify the broad area of research is likely to be indexed improperly is too long does not tell what the study has done

Question 5

5 / 5 pts

A researcher predicts that there will be a positive relationship between attitude scores and grade point average. This is an example of a

limitation research hypothesis null hypothesis

basic assumption

Question 6

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The premise that the scores from the Minnesota Attitude Inventory are a valid measure of attitude toward school is an example of a

limitation research hypothesis null hypothesis basic assumption

Question 7

5 / 5 pts

Which of these statements is/are true concerning the "significance of the study" section in the introduction of a thesis?

The section should have continuity with the introduction.

The section should point out conflicts with previous research.

The section should describe gaps in previous knowledge relative to the study.

All of the above

Question 8

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It is desirable to carry out a pilot study prior to the actual research study because

it permits a thorough check of the planned data collection and analysis procedures

a pilot study involves more control over the procedures than is generally attained in the actual research project

if the pilot study results are positive, further work on the research project will be unnecessary

the researcher can use the results of the pilot study in the actual study, thus reducing the number of participants needed

Incorrect

Question 9

0 / 5 pts

An operational definition of human intelligence is

the ability to employ abstract reasoning in the solving of problems

those characteristics that are measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

the ability to use language and symbols

those characteristics that differentiate between humans and the higher animals

Incorrect

Question 10

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A report of a research study submitted for a four-chapter thesis and the same study prepared for a journal differ with respect to the length of the

introduction and review of literature description of the methods conclusions a and b a, b, and c

Question 11

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In a study designed to assess the comparative effectiveness of two workbooks used in teaching students about laboratory procedures, the independent variable of the study would be

workbooks length of the treatment period test scores on laboratory procedures

student attitude toward the intervention

Question 12

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Defining volleyball skill as a score on the AAHPERD Volleyball Test is a(n):

operational definition experimental definition constituted definition dictionary definition

Question 13

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A research hypothesis

is directly testable is nearly always the same as the null hypothesis depends on the statistical hypothesis predicts the technique used to analyze the data

Question 14

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The introduction to a research report should

move from a general description of the theoretical problem to the specific area to be studied

state the problem to be investigated in one or two concise sentences

provide an overview of the whole paper provide an extensive review of the literature

Question 15

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In evaluating the methods section of a research report, which is a very important question to keep in mind?

Did the author clearly state the problem?

Did the author provide enough information that the study could be repeated?

Were the statistical data clearly summarized in tables or figures?

Were each of the subjects clearly identified?

Question 16

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At the end of a well-written introduction, the reader should be able to predict the

organization of the literature review statement of the problem (purpose of study) statistical analysis measurement tools to be used

Question 17

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The part of the methods section of the research paper that describes the activities of each treatment group is titled

Participants Instruments Procedures Design and Analysis

Question 18

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Which of the following is information that should be found in the section on design and analysis of the data?

An ANOVA was used to compare the three groups.

The reliability of the attitude scale was .89.

There was a significant difference between the two teaching methods.

All of the 167 participants responded "Agree" to the first item.

Question 19

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In describing participants in the methods section of a research report, which of the following should be included?

number of participants procedures for testing participants pertinent descriptive characteristics of participants a and c a, b, and c

Question 20

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Which of the following statements would appear in the procedures part of the methods section of a research report?

Participants in the experimental group exercised three days per week for 30 minutes per day for 10 weeks.

The test-retest reliability of the test instrument was reported to be .88 by Smith (1993).

Pearson product moment correlation was used to analyze the relationship between scores on the distance run and scores on the test of maximal oxygen consumption.

Participants scored above the national mean on the dependent variable.

Question 21

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Explain how the description of the method in a research study tries to eliminate alternative or rival explanations for the results (10pts).

Your Answer: To eliminate alternative or rival explanations for results, the experiment should be well-planned. Having a control group will allow the researcher to see the different results between it and the experimental group.

Identifying confounding variables is another way of making sure that there are no other explanations for the results. Confounding variables should be constant for all groups or gotten rid of completely.

Question 22

Not yet graded / 10 pts

Briefly describe what Cohen (1990) meant by the two principles of "less is more" and "simple is better" as they pertain to the method used in a study (10pts).

Your Answer:

"Less is more"- means the fewer variables and such that is being monitored, you will have better data.

"Simple is better"- keep your study direct to prevent confusion.

Quiz Score: 85 out of 120