Question 1

Which of the following databases represents an example of a multidisciplinary database frequently used in kinesiology research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Academic One File 
B)  SPORTDiscus 
C)  PsycINFO 
D)  ERIC 
E)  Medline 
A)  Academic One File 
B)  SPORTDiscus 
C)  PsycINFO 
D)  ERIC 
E)  Medline A

Question 2

Which of the following computerized databases would most likely be consulted to obtain information regarding biomedical research?

Accepted Answer

A)  SPORTDiscus 
B)  PsycINFO 
C)  Medline 
D)  ERIC 
E)  WilsonWeb 
A)  SPORTDiscus 
B)  PsycINFO 
C)  Medline 
D)  ERIC 
E)  WilsonWeb C

Question 3

What is the purpose of citing previously published literature in a research paper or in a research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a justification for the current study. 
B)  Present relevant facts, theories, and background information. 
C)  Discuss methodological issues pertaining to the current problem. 
D)  Demonstrate gaps in the existing literature. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Provide a justification for the current study. 
B)  Present relevant facts, theories, and background information. 
C)  Discuss methodological issues pertaining to the current problem. 
D)  Demonstrate gaps in the existing literature. 
E)  All of these are correct. E

Question 4

Which of the following is an Internet search utility that utilizes multiple websites to perform automated searches of online databases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subject directory 
B)  Search engine 
C)  Metasearch engine 
D)  Ingenta 
E)  Google 
A)  Subject directory 
B)  Search engine 
C)  Metasearch engine 
D)  Ingenta 
E)  Google

Question 5

The first step in literature review is:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify key terms. 
B)  identify the topic. 
C)  select a database (or databases). 
D)  locate and obtain sources. 
A)  identify key terms. 
B)  identify the topic. 
C)  select a database (or databases). 
D)  locate and obtain sources.

Question 6

In addition to providing background information that will help the researcher understand the problem area, a thorough literature review should also provide information regarding:

Accepted Answer

A)  instruments for measuring the phenomenon of interest. 
B)  possible research design. 
C)  procedures for conducting the study. 
D)  theoretical basis of the study. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  instruments for measuring the phenomenon of interest. 
B)  possible research design. 
C)  procedures for conducting the study. 
D)  theoretical basis of the study. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following should not be considered in evaluating the credibility of information located on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  URL address of the website. 
B)  Author of the information. 
C)  Currency of information. 
D)  List of references provided. 
E)  All of these should be considered. 
A)  URL address of the website. 
B)  Author of the information. 
C)  Currency of information. 
D)  List of references provided. 
E)  All of these should be considered.

Question 8

Reviewing the literature is a tedious and time-consuming task. Which of the following sources of information would not be appropriate for a credible review of literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional journals and periodicals 
B)  Internet sites 
C)  Computer retrieval systems using CD-ROM format 
D)  Literature indexes 
E)  All of these are appropriate. 
A)  Professional journals and periodicals 
B)  Internet sites 
C)  Computer retrieval systems using CD-ROM format 
D)  Literature indexes 
E)  All of these are appropriate.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source in literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Clinical trial 
C)  Evaluation study 
D)  Validation study 
A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Clinical trial 
C)  Evaluation study 
D)  Validation study

Question 10

The key characteristic of a nonrefereed journal is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow anyone to read its articles. 
B)  be available to readers without a charge. 
C)  publish articles only online. 
D)  review the manuscripts without using external reviewers. 
A)  allow anyone to read its articles. 
B)  be available to readers without a charge. 
C)  publish articles only online. 
D)  review the manuscripts without using external reviewers.

Which of the following databases represents an example of a multidisciplinary database frequently used in kinesiology research?

Which of the following computerized databases would most likely be consulted to obtain information regarding biomedical research?

What is the purpose of citing previously published literature in a research paper or in a research proposal?

Which of the following is an Internet search utility that utilizes multiple websites to perform automated searches of online databases?

The first step in literature review is:

In addition to providing background information that will help the researcher understand the problem area, a thorough literature review should also provide information regarding:

Which of the following should not be considered in evaluating the credibility of information located on the Internet?

Reviewing the literature is a tedious and time-consuming task. Which of the following sources of information would not be appropriate for a credible review of literature?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source in literature review?

The key characteristic of a nonrefereed journal is to:

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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Exam 8: Reviewing the Literature

Which of the following databases represents an example of a multidisciplinary database frequently used in kinesiology research?

Which of the following computerized databases would most likely be consulted to obtain information regarding biomedical research?

What is the purpose of citing previously published literature in a research paper or in a research proposal?

Which of the following is an Internet search utility that utilizes multiple websites to perform automated searches of online databases?

The first step in literature review is:

In addition to providing background information that will help the researcher understand the problem area, a thorough literature review should also provide information regarding:

Which of the following should not be considered in evaluating the credibility of information located on the Internet?

Reviewing the literature is a tedious and time-consuming task. Which of the following sources of information would not be appropriate for a credible review of literature?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source in literature review?

The key characteristic of a nonrefereed journal is to:

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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