Research Methods ch1

What does it mean when research is described as systematic?

• It is based on personal opinions

• It is based on random methods

• There are specific steps to follow

• It is kept secret and confidential

What is the nature of research that is based upon evidence?

• Systematic

• Logical

• Empirical

• Reductive

What does empirical evidence consist of in research?

• Hypotheses and theories

• Data

• Personal experiences

• Philosophical reasoning

What does it mean when research is described as replicable?

• The results are always the same

• The procedure is precisely recorded so others can repeat the process

• The research is published in multiple journals

• The research can be done without any equipment

What aspect of research involves analyzing data for relationships?

• Systematic

• Logical

• Empirical

• Reductive

What should you identify first when starting a research project?

• The abstract of related articles

• The limitations and recommendations

• A topic that is of interest to you

• The Methods, Results, and Discussion sections

After identifying a topic of interest, what is the next step in starting a research project?

• Read the tables

• Check the limitations and recommendations

• Read the abstract first

• Find related articles using the Sports Discuss search engine

When reviewing related articles, which section should you read first?

• The Methods section

• The abstract

• The Discussion section

• The tables

Which sections of a research article should you read after the abstract?

• The introduction and conclusion

• The Methods, Results, and Discussion sections

• The limitations and recommendations

• The bibliography

What should you check in a research article to understand its constraints and suggestions for future research?

• The abstract and introduction

• The Methods and Results sections

• The tables and figures

• The limitations and recommendations