EXSC 525 Research Methods in Exercise Science Quiz- Introduction to Research Methods Liberty Univer

EXSC 525: Research Methods in Exercise Science QuizIntroduction to Research Methods Liberty University Quiz: Introduction to Research Methods Due Aug 27 at 11:59pm

Points 120

Questions 22

Time Limit 80 Minutes Instructions The quiz:

Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1.

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 1: Week 1.

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Score for this quiz: 105 out of 120 Submitted Aug 26 at 7:23pm This attempt took 79 minutes.

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Question 1

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Another term that describes the unscientific method of tenacity is

intuition rationalization

objectivity superstition

Question 2

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Special language that is regularly used in a particular field but which may not be meaningful to people outside the field is called

communication jargon concealment confutation

Question 3

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The abstract of a study should

dwell primarily on the theoretical bases for the study be a concise summary of the study be a lengthy summary of the study

be mysterious in order to stimulate the reader to read the entire study

Question 4

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A researcher conducts a study on the effectiveness of computerassisted instruction (CAI) by comparing classes that use this method with classes that do not. The researcher expects the CAI classes to show higher gains in achievement. This expectation is

the dependent variable the independent variable a paradigm a hypothesis

Question 5

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A good beginning point in a literature search for the student with a very limited knowledge about a topic is

Psychological Abstracts encyclopedias, textbooks, and literature reviews Dissertation Abstracts International current issues of several research journals in the area

Question 6

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The generalizability of the results pertains to what kind of validity?

external internal construct logical

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Question 7

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Which of the following statements is true concerning ERIC?

It only contains journal articles.

It includes both journal articles and reports from conferences.

The Education Index database contains all of the same documents as the ERIC database.

ERIC includes references and abstracts from doctoral dissertations.

Question 8 The inductive and deductive processes are important in

the advancement of hypotheses the statement of the problem

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empirically testing the hypotheses statistically testing the hypotheses

Question 9

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The primary sources of a literature review are

the most current indexes encyclopedia summaries research journal articles recent textbooks

Question 10

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The only type of research that can manipulate treatments and establish a cause and effect is

descriptive research analytical research correlational research experimental research

Question 11

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Which of the following is not an important purpose for reviewing the literature?

identifying and defining the problem formulating the null hypothesis developing the method developing the research hypothesis

Question 12

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The term coined by Kuhn to denote the scientific approach that is used widely in the natural sciences is

alternative science descriptive science normal science analytical science

Question 13

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Which of the following is not a common error in the review of literature sections of theses?

giving an article-by-article presentation synthesizing and interpreting the findings of previous research presenting each study in the same way using a large number of quotations

Question 14

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References to books should include

author, date, title, city of publication, publisher's name

author, date, title, publisher's name, city of publication, page numbers author, date, title, publisher's name, page numbers

author, date, title, publisher's name, city and state of publication, page numbers

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Question 15

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With regard to capitalization only in APA style, which of these references is/are correct?

(Book) Plagenhoef, S. C. Patterns of human motion

(Journal) Cassell, J. Ethical patterns in fieldwork. American Educational Research Journal

(Journal) Miller, S. I. Defining Educational Policy Studies as a Field.

Educational Studies

a and b

Question 16

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The extent to which the results of a study can be attributed to the treatments used in the study is the definition of what kind of validity?

criterion internal content external

Question 17

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In the example in chapter 1 of the experiment that compared aerobic dance with jogging, what was the dependent variable?

age of the participants number of exercise sessions per week

skinfold-measured fat gender

Question 18

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References to journal articles should include

author, date, article title, journal name, city of publication, publisher's name

author, date, article title, journal name, volume, inclusive pages, doi

author, date, article title, journal name, publisher's name, inclusive pages author, date, article title, journal name, issue, inclusive pages

Question 19

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Compared to applied research, basic research

is of more immediate value to the practitioner is done in the "real world," such as the classroom usually offers more control, such as that done in a laboratory questions cannot be easily answered

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Question 20 When we say that research is empirical, we mean that the researcher

collects data on which to base decisions solves the problems through rationalization controls all extraneous variables finds positive support for the research hypothesis

Question 21

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Explain the steps in the scientific method of problem solving.

Briefly discuss at least two important assumptions that underlie the scientific method (10pts).

Your Answer: The scientific method of solving problems helps identify the root cause of a problem and a careful series of steps for solving it. The first step of this method is to identify the problem and go against it. There is more data that is needed to be collected to understand the problem before trying to solve it. The second step is forming a hypothesis, which will help predict the results of the suggested solution. It is usually based on an educated guess of a particular way of solving a problem. The third step is experimenting to test the hypothesis. This will help determine whether the hypothesis is useful and if it will ultimately help solve the problem. The fourth step is data analysis, this helps to verify the hypothesis or not. The results obtained from the experiment will help to identify whether the formulated hypothesis is true or false. Lastly, the final step is the communication of the results. The outcome will be communicated to the organization to inform them about the resolved and the unresolved problems. One of the important assumptions that underlie the scientific

method is the consistent occurrence of things in the universe. The method assumes that events occur in a similar pattern, which can be understood after a systematic study. The second assumption is that there are basic rules that apply everywhere in a vast single universe. The method assumes that the universe is a single system with rules that apply to every part.

Clear and concise answer.

Question 22

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Briefly discuss at least five benefits of taking a research methods course early in the graduate program (10pts).

Your Answer: Five benefits of taking a research methods course early in a graduate program are:

1. It will help students gain an understanding of the scientific method. As they will come to understand is that the scientific method is the foundation of most research and is essential for evaluating and creating research projects 2. It will enable students to be able to analyze information and be able to enhance critical thinking skills 3. Students will gain more knowledge of this field with the exposure to research article and journals 4. students can gain experience failing at a subject without it having deathly affect on a person 5. students can conduct their own research in a environment that is conducive to learning

Quiz Score: 105 out of 120