kines 330 - exam 1 quizzes
Which of the following represent(s) a primary source? A peer reviewed journal article A textbook A literature review both a and b a, b, and c
A peer reviewed journal article
Common descriptive research techniques can include: Questionnaires Interviews Observational research All of the above
All of the above
The inclusion criteria in a meta-analysis are very much like
delimitations
In a meta-analysis, the results of various studies on a topic are quantified using a standard measure (ES) that is called
effect size
The only type of research that can manipulate treatments and establish a cause and effect is
experimental research
The generalizability of the results pertains to what kind of validity?
external
It is common when looking at a distribution to encounter extreme or unusual scores that could have a misleading effect on the results. These extreme scores are termed
outliers
True or False: A mixed methods approach uses a quantitative or qualitative approach to research but never both.
False
Which of the following is not a section typically seen in peer-reviewed research? Introduction Methods Intuition Results Discussion
Intuition
When we say that research is empirical, we mean that the researcher
collects data on which to base decisions
A major difference in the purpose of a meta-analysis and a review of literature for a research paper is that the meta-analysis uses the literature
for empirical and theoretical conclusions
Which of the following should be included in the discussion section of a research report? tables but not graphs graphs but not tables implications of the results raw data
implications of the results
Which of the following should not be included in the results section of a research report? figures tables statistics raw data
raw data
Compared to applied research, basic research
usually offers more control, such as that done in a laboratory
True or False: The dependent variable is the part of the experiment the researcher is manipulating.
False
True or False: Epidemiological research pertains to the frequencies and distributions of health and disease conditions among populations
True
True or False: In many cases a research proposal is required for a thesis or dissertation prior to completing the research and final document.
True
True or False: Secondary sources can be used to better understand what is known about a topic.
True
True or False: The hypothesis is the anticipated outcome of a study or experiment.
True
True or False: The introduction should adequately address why the research question is important and worth investigating.
True
In the results section of a research report, the author should include
information contained in tables & information concerning statistical significance and meaningfulness
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?
internal
The fact that a meta-analysis quantifies findings from many studies is a frequently mentioned advantage. Another strong advantage of the meta-analysis over the normal review paper is
the description of the coding of study characteristics and the criteria for excluding studies
The most frequent and severe criticism of meta-analysis is that
the studies represent wide differences in methodologies, designs, and measurements