Exam 1: Introduction to Research in Kinesiology

Physical education teacher training is no longer an important aspect of kinesiology.

What is a researcher's set of beliefs that guide her or his orientation to science and research called?

Clark et al.'s (2011) study that explored the physical activity experiences of young adolescent girls via interviews with eight participants is an example of what type of research approach?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about a mixed methods research approach in kinesiology?

Which of the following would we typically see in a quantitative research study?

Where were the first two kinesiology programs developed in Canada?

Philosophical worldviews can be considered as guiding frameworks of research. Describe the distinguishing features among five philosophical worldviews, as well as how philosophical worldviews shape the specific research approach a researcher might take to answer her or his research questions.

A defining feature of a postpositivist philosophical worldview is being committed to a single reality or objective truth to be discovered through research.

What are the three main components of a research design?

Describe what makes the concepts of science and research both similar and distinguishable from one another.

Which of the following rank order of philosophical worldviews best represents the highest likelihood of seeing a qualitative research approach (i.e., rank ordered from the worldview most likely to include a qualitative research approach to the worldview least likely to include a qualitative research approach)?

What does a mixed methods research design combine?

The Canadian Health Measures Survey, which measures variables ranging from physical activity to muscular flexibility, is an example of what type of research approach?

What two concepts represent a researcher's belief in the nature of truth and reality and how she or he might acquire knowledge about that truth and reality?

Describe why it is important for professionals working in any field of kinesiology to have an understanding of the research process.

Using the scientific method is recommended for all researchers in kinesiology because of the importance placed on being objective and unbiased in research.

A defining feature of a pragmatic philosophical worldview is being committed to one single notion of reality.

Which philosophical worldview is exemplified by researchers working collaboratively with participants and focusing on action to better change the lives of participants in the study?