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Methods Research - Final Exam Review Flashcards

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What is the purpose of Mixed Methods Research?

A) To minimize qualitative limitations
B) To minimize quantitative limitations
C) To minimize limitations of single-method approaches
D) To emphasize limitations of both methods

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C) To minimize limitations of single-method approaches

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When conducting a Mixed Methods Study, what is a caution mentioned?

A) Having a clear purpose
B) Mixing methods without a clear purpose
C) Conducting solely for publication metrics
D) Using only deductive coding

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B) Mixing methods without a clear purpose

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What is an aspect of trustworthiness in research?

A) Prolonged engagement
B) Researcher reflexivity
C) Applicability
D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What is the primary role of the researcher in data collection?

A) Observer
B) Data collector
C) Instrument
D) Analyst

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C) Instrument

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In inductive coding, what is done while reading the data?

A) Developing a categorization matrix
B) Creating headings
C) Open coding
D) Grouping categories

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C) Open coding

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What does Deductive Coding involve?

A) Developing a categorization matrix
B) Reading data with open coding
C) Creating headings
D) Grouping categories

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A) Developing a categorization matrix

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What does Applicability/Transferability in trustworthiness refer to?

A) Similar to generalizability
B) Reliability in qualitative research
C) Stability and repeatability of findings
D) Independence from bias

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A) Similar to generalizability

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What are the defining features of Participatory Action Research (PAR)?

A) Independence from bias
B) Categorization matrix
C) Collaboration between researchers and participants
D) In-depth understanding

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C) Collaboration between researchers and participants

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What is the foundation of research ethics in kinesiology?

A) Independence from bias
B) Respect, concern for welfare, and equity
C) Stability and repeatability of findings
D) Similar to generalizability

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B) Respect, concern for welfare, and equity

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When should data collection start in a research study?

A) After obtaining participant information
B) Only after necessary approvals are obtained
C) After the completion of the study
D) Immediately after the research idea is formed

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B) Only after necessary approvals are obtained

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What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review in the research process?

A) To outline the research budget
B) To identify gaps and establish the need for the study
C) To create a theoretical framework
D) To finalize the research design

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B) To identify gaps and establish the need for the study

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What is a key characteristic of experimental research design?

A) In-depth understanding of complex phenomena
B) Manipulation of an independent variable
C) Emphasis on participant perspectives
D) Flexible and open-ended structure

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B) Manipulation of an independent variable

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What is the main advantage of using stratified random sampling?

A) Simplicity in implementation
B) Equal representation of subgroups in the sample
C) Reduced sampling bias
D) Quick data collection

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B) Equal representation of subgroups in the sample

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What is a characteristic of a structured interview?

A) Flexibility in questioning
B) Open-ended questions
C) Use of a predetermined set of questions
D) Focus on participant narratives

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C) Use of a predetermined set of questions

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In content analysis, what is the unit of analysis?

A) Participant characteristics
B) Concepts and themes
C) Quantitative data
D) The entire population

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B) Concepts and themes

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What does the standard deviation measure in a set of data?

A) Central tendency
B) Spread or variability
C) Skewness
D) Kurtosis

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B) Spread or variability

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What is the purpose of a t-test in inferential statistics?

A) To compare means of two independent groups
B) To determine the correlation coefficient
C) To analyze variance in multiple groups
D) To summarize data distribution

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A) To compare means of two independent groups

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What is the primary goal of developing theory in qualitative data analysis?

A) Identifying participant characteristics
B) Describing themes and patterns
C) Explaining personal, social, or physical realities
D) Creating taxonomies

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C) Explaining personal, social, or physical realities

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What does the Trustworthiness component “Consistency” in qualitative research refer to?

A) Dependability and similar findings on replication
B) Credibility of data and accurate representation
C) Transferability of findings to different contexts
D) Ensuring an objective reading of findings

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A) Dependability and similar findings on replication

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What is a guiding principle for deciding when to conduct a Mixed Methods Study?

A) Emphasis on quantitative methods
B) Researcher’s personal preference
C) The research question drives the direction of the research
D) Funding availability

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C) The research question drives the direction of the research

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What is a key characteristic of Concurrent Designs in mixed methods research?

A) Phases involve distinct data collection
B) Quantitative and qualitative data are collected separately
C) Qualitative method dominates with quantitative nested
D) Quantitative and qualitative data collected simultaneously

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D) Quantitative and qualitative data collected simultaneously

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In Sequential Designs, what does the Exploratory Sequential Design involve?

A) Qualitative data is collected first, followed by quantitative data
B) Quantitative data is collected first, followed by qualitative data
C) Both methods are conducted independently
D) Qualitative and quantitative data are collected simultaneously

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A) Qualitative data is collected first, followed by quantitative data

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What is the primary purpose of a pilot study in research?

A) To collect final data for analysis
B) To determine statistical significance
C) To test and refine research procedures
D) To establish the study’s theoretical framework

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C) To test and refine research procedures

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a cross-sectional research design?

A) In-depth exploration of longitudinal trends
B) Data collection at a single point in time
C) Manipulation of variables over time
D) Focus on cause-and-effect relationships

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B) Data collection at a single point in time

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What is a limitation of convenience sampling?

A) Representative of the entire population
B) Time-consuming and expensive
C) Vulnerable to sampling bias
D) Guaranteed statistical significance

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C) Vulnerable to sampling bias

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In a case study, what is the primary focus of data collection?

A) Statistical patterns
B) Generalizable findings
C) Individual or small group experiences
D) Hypothesis testing

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C) Individual or small group experiences

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What is a key advantage of using participant observation in qualitative research?

A) Elimination of researcher bias
B) Quick and cost-effective data collection
C) In-depth understanding of context
D) Standardization of responses

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C) In-depth understanding of context

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What does the mode represent in a set of data?

A) Average value
B) Most frequently occurring value
C) Spread or variability
D) Central tendency

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B) Most frequently occurring value

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What is the purpose of a chi-square test in statistics?

A) To compare means of two independent groups
B) To analyze variance in multiple groups
C) To examine associations between categorical variables
D) To measure the central tendency

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C) To examine associations between categorical variables

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What does the term “thick description” refer to in qualitative research?

A) Superficial analysis of data
B) Rich and detailed contextual information
C) Brief and concise findings
D) Quantitative data representation

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B) Rich and detailed contextual information

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What is the role of an “audit trail” in qualitative research?

A) External auditing of data accuracy
B) Systematic record-keeping for transparency
C) Participant review of data
D) Presenting discrepant information

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B) Systematic record-keeping for transparency

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In mixed methods research, what is the purpose of using a sequential design?

A) To collect quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously
B) To ensure methodological coherence
C) To explore relationships before testing hypotheses
D) To identify novel research questions

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C) To explore relationships before testing hypotheses

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What distinguishes a Concurrent Nested Design from other mixed methods designs?

A) Separate collection of quantitative and qualitative data
B) Dominance of qualitative data
C) One method dominating with the other nested within
D) Independent phases of data collection

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C) One method dominating with the other nested within

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What does “rich, thick descriptions” refer to in qualitative research?

A) Detailed and nuanced presentation of findings
B) Brief and concise data summaries
C) Superficial data representation
D) Overemphasis on quantitative data

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) Detailed and nuanced presentation of findings

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What is the significance of obtaining ethical approval before starting data collection?

A) It ensures data accuracy
B) It establishes statistical significance
C) It is required for publication
D) It protects participants’ welfare

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D) It protects participants’ welfare

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What is an example of relative referencing?

A) X$32
B) G1
C) $S$5
D) A and C
E) All of the above

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D) A and C

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Which one below is not true for DOI?

A) Abbreviation of DOI is Date of Issuance
B) Abbreviation of DOI Digital object identifier
C) It is a unique number given to an article.
D) All DOI numbers begin with the number 10

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B) Abbreviation of DOI Digital object identifier

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A researher wants to know how many times male and female cats eat dry and week food per week. She wants to summarize the information in a PivotTable. What should be in the “Values” field of the PivotTable?

A) Count of sex of the cat (male/female)
B) Product of number of times the cat eats per week
C) Sum of food type (dry/wet)
D) None of the above

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D) None of the above

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What is the main purpose of using a logarithmic scale?

A) Displays a range of data that covers a small range of values
B) Helps deal with missing data
C) Displays a range of data that covers a large range of values
D) Plots a moving average

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C) Displays a range of data that covers a large range of values

40
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When using excel to calculate a formula, what is usually entered into the cell prior to entering the formula?

A) Equal Sign
B) Nothing; you can simply enter the formula
C) Colon
D) Dollar Symbol

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A) Equal Sign

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Which of the following functions would you use in excel if you wanted to know how many entries are in the data set on column A?

A) =Sum(AA)
B) =Average(AA)
C) =Count(AA)
D) =Total(AA)

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C) =Count(A*A)

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How do you enter your name and student number in the custom header of your excel sheet? Check the one that contains the correct steps separated by a comma.

A) Data, Insert, Gridlines, Header/Footer, Custom Header
B) Page Layout, Page Set Up, Header/Footer, Custom Header
C) Home, Orientation, Header/Footer, Custom Header
D) Insert, Print Preview, Header/Footer, Custom Header

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B) Page Layout, Page Set Up, Header/Footer, Custom Header

43
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Which statement below regarding excel is not true?

A) Excel assumes that the data is arranged by columns by default
B) The first character entered in the cell determines the status of the cell (label/formula)
C) It is not possible to name several columns all at a time with one single step by using ‘Create’ option
D) A named cell/cells must be one word or phrase without spaces

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C) It is not possible to name several columns all at a time with one single step by using ‘Create’ option

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When creating a figure in excel (bar graph, line graph, etc.) error bars must be included to demonstrate the variability within the data set. Once you have clicked “Format error bars” and “specify value,” which cells will you use in your excel sheet to represent the error bars?

A) The cells that represent the average in the data set
B) The cells that represent the count in the data set
C) The cells that represent the standard deviation in the data set
D) The cells that represent the mode in the data set

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C) The cells that represent the standard deviation in the data set

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In lab 2 you learned that the primary uses of spreadsheets is to perform calculations. Which of the following statements is true:

A) The first character entered in the cell determines the status of a cell
B) The second character entered in the cell determines the status of a cell
C) The third character entered in the cell determines the status of a cell
D) The fourth character entered in the cell determines the status of a cell

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A) The first character entered in the cell determines the status of a cell

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