LO A & B recap

Maya's subjective opinion on her research was (a)  

• Based on numerical data

• Based on personal feelings, beliefs
• Not influenced by personal feelings

• Collects original data

Match the following descriptions with the type of research.

• Qualitative research

• Collects original data specific to a project

• Evidence-based research

• Uses current best evidence

• Secondary research

• Involves words rather than numbers

• Primary research

• Uses data that is already published

What type of research uses numerical data?

• Qualitative research

• Mixed method research

• Quantitative research

• Secondary research

What is evidence-based practice?

• The use of outdated evidence in making decisions

• The use of current best evidence in making decisions

• The use of personal opinions in making decisions

• The use of published data in making decisions

What does external validity relate to?

• Control over study factors

• Application to real-world settings

• Generalization to other people and situations

• Consistency of a measure

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• Reliability in research

• The soundness of interpretation

• Primary data collection

• The repeatability of a measure or test

• Evidence-based practice

• The use of current best evidence

• Validity in research

• The collection of original data

What does test-retest reliability involve?

• Completing the same test on different occasions

• Measuring the performance variable

• Applying results to real-world settings

• Using numerical data

What is the definition of precision in research?

• How large a difference a device can detect

• How fine a difference a measuring device can detect

• The repeatability of a measure

• The use of current best evidence

What is the definition of research ethics in sports research?

• Standards of conduct differentiating acceptable and unacceptable behavior

• The use of current best evidence

• The collection of original data

• The repeatability of a measure

Aimee is conducting a study on athlete motivation. What type of research is she doing if she uses data that is already published?

• Primary data

• Qualitative data

• Secondary data

• Evidence Based Practice