Exam 2: Reading and Interpreting the Literature in Exercise Science

In many cases, the Abstract section of a scientific research article can be accessed free of charge from specialized Internet search engines.

Another name for a scientific research study is an original investigation.

The Results section of a scientific research article describes only the most interesting findings from the study.

The only way for students to gain access to scientific research articles in exercise science is to go to their library and find the article in stacks of large bound periodicals.

What is one of the most important reasons why the Results section of a primary academic reference must provide a comprehensive description of the results from all of the statistical analyses that were performed?

What is one of the most important differences between exercise science textbooks and books that focus on a specialized topic in exercise science?

A meta-analysis is a review article that uses statistical procedures to combine the results from several studies that have addressed a similar research question.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prevents a person from publishing anything that is not true.

What is the difference between a scientific literature source and a nonscientific literature source?

Specialized books and review articles are excellent resources for students who want to learn about specific topics in exercise science.

The peer review process for a scientific research article typically takes less than two weeks to complete.