Research Methods Quiz

What is primary research?

• Research that has involved collection of original data specific to a particular project

• Research that uses existing sources of data rather than collecting original data

• Research that involves only theoretical analysis

• Research that is conducted without any specific questions or hypotheses

Which of the following is an example of secondary research?

• Conducting a survey to gather new data

• Using existing journal articles to draw conclusions

• Performing an experiment to test a hypothesis

• Interviewing participants to collect original data

What is the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) in sports environments?

• It involves the successful interaction of one's own knowledge and expertise with an appropriate external evidence base

• It focuses solely on theoretical knowledge without practical application

• It disregards external evidence and relies only on personal experience

• It is not relevant to sports environments

Which type of validity refers to whether you are measuring what you intended to measure?

• Internal validity

• Face validity

• Ecological validity

• Test-retest reliability

What does the term 'reliability' refer to in research?

• Consistency or repeatability of a measure or test

• The soundness of the interpretations of results of tests

• The ethical considerations in research

• The impact of research on practical applications

Which of the following is NOT a type of reliability?

• Test-retest reliability

• Inter-observer reliability

• Internal consistency reliability

• Face validity

What is one of the ethical issues outlined by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Code of Conduct?

• Informed consent and confidentiality

• Ignoring data protection

• Disregarding professional conduct

• Avoiding ethical clearance

Which type of research generates numerical data through measurement and statistical analysis?

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Mixed-methods research

• Longitudinal research

What is a key advantage of quantitative research?

• Provides a richer understanding of a topic

• Can be flexible and dynamic

• Allows the researcher to assess cause and effect

• Can be more time-consuming

Which type of research uses non-numerical data such as words, images, or behaviors?

• Quantitative research

• Mixed-methods research

• Longitudinal research

• Qualitative research