Question 1

The research approach one selects depends on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The field of study of the researcher 
B)  The number of research participants 
C)  The nature of the research problem 
D)  The setting in which the research will be conducted 
A)  The field of study of the researcher 
B)  The number of research participants 
C)  The nature of the research problem 
D)  The setting in which the research will be conducted C

Question 2

Grant proposals generally require the following components, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  literature review. 
B)  abstract. 
C)  method. 
D)  description of alternate methods. 
A)  literature review. 
B)  abstract. 
C)  method. 
D)  description of alternate methods. D

Question 3

All of the following characteristics represent a research plan and grant proposal, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  a research plan can be modified into a grant proposal. 
B)  strict guidelines must be followed in the grant proposal. 
C)  a research plan and grant proposal are foundationally similar. 
D)  a grant proposal can be modified into a research plan. 
A)  a research plan can be modified into a grant proposal. 
B)  strict guidelines must be followed in the grant proposal. 
C)  a research plan and grant proposal are foundationally similar. 
D)  a grant proposal can be modified into a research plan. B

Question 4

Which of the following describes an inventory/checklist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participant specifies whether a characteristic exists. 
B)  Participant indicates the degree to which the characteristics exist 
C)  Participants indicate a judgement about a concept based on a list of opposing adjectives. 
D)  Participants indicate a judgement about a concept based on criteria for each possible score. 
A)  Participant specifies whether a characteristic exists. 
B)  Participant indicates the degree to which the characteristics exist 
C)  Participants indicate a judgement about a concept based on a list of opposing adjectives. 
D)  Participants indicate a judgement about a concept based on criteria for each possible score.

Question 5

A well-constructed research hypothesis possesses the following characteristics, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it states a relationship between two or more variables. 
B)  it expresses the predicted outcome of the research problem. 
C)  it is based on theory or previous research findings. 
D)  it is not testable. 
A)  it states a relationship between two or more variables. 
B)  it expresses the predicted outcome of the research problem. 
C)  it is based on theory or previous research findings. 
D)  it is not testable.

Question 6

A primary difference between a structured interview and an unstructured interview is:

Accepted Answer

A)  structured interviews may present the expected answers to the questions, whereas unstructured interviews do not. 
B)  unstructured interviews are conducted by a third person, whereas structured interviews are conducted by the researcher. 
C)  only unstructured interviews can be conducted in a phone survey. 
D)  good interpersonal skills are important only for the interviewer conducting an unstructured interview. 
A)  structured interviews may present the expected answers to the questions, whereas unstructured interviews do not. 
B)  unstructured interviews are conducted by a third person, whereas structured interviews are conducted by the researcher. 
C)  only unstructured interviews can be conducted in a phone survey. 
D)  good interpersonal skills are important only for the interviewer conducting an unstructured interview.

Question 7

Which of the following represents an example of a directional research hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tylenol is more effective than Motrin in reducing muscular soreness. 
B)  There is a difference in the self-confidence of athletes and nonathletes. 
C)  Gender does not influence the incidence of attention deficit disorder. 
D)  There is no relationship between body weight and academic achievement. 
A)  Tylenol is more effective than Motrin in reducing muscular soreness. 
B)  There is a difference in the self-confidence of athletes and nonathletes. 
C)  Gender does not influence the incidence of attention deficit disorder. 
D)  There is no relationship between body weight and academic achievement.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a common step used in instrument development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct a literature review. 
B)  Use an already validated instrument. 
C)  Create questions and develop a draft of the instrument. 
D)  Select experts to review the content of the instrument. 
A)  Conduct a literature review. 
B)  Use an already validated instrument. 
C)  Create questions and develop a draft of the instrument. 
D)  Select experts to review the content of the instrument.

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding hypothesis testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothesis testing provides support regarding the credibility of the hypothesis. 
B)  The null hypothesis states that the independent variable does not have an effect. 
C)  Statistical analysis is directed towards the null hypothesis. 
D)  Hypothesis testing is a requirement in all types of studies. 
A)  Hypothesis testing provides support regarding the credibility of the hypothesis. 
B)  The null hypothesis states that the independent variable does not have an effect. 
C)  Statistical analysis is directed towards the null hypothesis. 
D)  Hypothesis testing is a requirement in all types of studies.

Question 10

The following are characteristics of internal grants, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are typically funded by government agencies or private foundations. 
B)  they are short (< 10 pages). 
C)  they have a small budget. 
D)  they are often funded for pilot studies. 
A)  they are typically funded by government agencies or private foundations. 
B)  they are short (< 10 pages). 
C)  they have a small budget. 
D)  they are often funded for pilot studies.

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics is not used in judging the quality of the data collected in a research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurement scale 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Validity 
D)  Objectivity 
A)  Measurement scale 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Validity 
D)  Objectivity

Question 12

Which of the following data collection techniques is not typically used for kinesiology research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct observation 
B)  Physical measurement 
C)  Participant observation 
D)  Spectroscopy 
A)  Direct observation 
B)  Physical measurement 
C)  Participant observation 
D)  Spectroscopy

Question 13

What is the general purpose of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  To support one's beliefs 
B)  To increase the body of knowledge 
C)  To develop new products and practices 
D)  To bring distinction to the researcher 
A)  To support one's beliefs 
B)  To increase the body of knowledge 
C)  To develop new products and practices 
D)  To bring distinction to the researcher

Question 14

The following are typical funding sources for a research project in kinesiology, except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Science Foundation (NSF). 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C) . 
C)  National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
D)  National Endowment for the Arts (NE
A) . 
A)  National Science Foundation (NSF). 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C) . 
C)  National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
D)  National Endowment for the Arts (NE
A) .

Question 15

The selection of an instrument to use in a study is based on the following factors, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the investigator's expertise with the instrument. 
B)  the match between the instrument and the research question. 
C)  what was used in the past. 
D)  the question being asked. 
A)  the investigator's expertise with the instrument. 
B)  the match between the instrument and the research question. 
C)  what was used in the past. 
D)  the question being asked.

Question 16

Reviewing a grant typically includes the following processes, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  review for clarity. 
B)  peer review. 
C)  author names. 
D)  rubric. 
A)  review for clarity. 
B)  peer review. 
C)  author names. 
D)  rubric.

The research approach one selects depends on which of the following factors?

Grant proposals generally require the following components, except:

All of the following characteristics represent a research plan and grant proposal, except:

Which of the following describes an inventory/checklist?

A well-constructed research hypothesis possesses the following characteristics, except:

A primary difference between a structured interview and an unstructured interview is:

Which of the following represents an example of a directional research hypothesis?

Which of the following is not a common step used in instrument development?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding hypothesis testing?

The following are characteristics of internal grants, except:

Which of the following characteristics is not used in judging the quality of the data collected in a research study?

Which of the following data collection techniques is not typically used for kinesiology research?

What is the general purpose of research?

The following are typical funding sources for a research project in kinesiology, except the:

The selection of an instrument to use in a study is based on the following factors, except:

Reviewing a grant typically includes the following processes, except:

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

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 10: Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

The research approach one selects depends on which of the following factors?

Grant proposals generally require the following components, except:

All of the following characteristics represent a research plan and grant proposal, except:

Which of the following describes an inventory/checklist?

A well-constructed research hypothesis possesses the following characteristics, except:

A primary difference between a structured interview and an unstructured interview is:

Which of the following represents an example of a directional research hypothesis?

Which of the following is not a common step used in instrument development?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding hypothesis testing?

The following are characteristics of internal grants, except:

Which of the following characteristics is not used in judging the quality of the data collected in a research study?

Which of the following data collection techniques is not typically used for kinesiology research?

What is the general purpose of research?

The following are typical funding sources for a research project in kinesiology, except the:

The selection of an instrument to use in a study is based on the following factors, except:

Reviewing a grant typically includes the following processes, except:

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

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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