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What is the significance of a research question?

It identifies a gap in existing knowledge and guides the methodology (correct)

It only guides the methodology

It is irrelevant to the study

It has no influence on the quality of the study

What are the criteria for a good research question at a practical level?

Researchability, available resources, and ethical considerations

Interest, novelty, and previous research

Theoretical basis, relevance, and patients/clients welfare

Timeliness, feasibility, and expert support (correct)

How can a broad area of research interest be developed into a research question?

By replicating previous research related to the broad area

By dissecting it into sub-areas and then choosing one of the sub-areas as the research question (correct)

By ignoring sub-areas and focusing on the broad area only

By expanding the scope of the broad area without considering sub-areas

Why is it important for a research question to have relevance?

To set it in the context of existing theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dissecting the broad research area into sub-areas?

To brainstorm ideas for research questions Signup and view all the answers

Why should a strong research question always pass the 'so what' test?

To ensure the research is likely to produce new data and concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sources of research questions mentioned in the text?

Interesting or unusual cases Signup and view all the answers

Why is access to physical activity resources relevant to the concrete research area?

To frame strategies for the research area Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a mixed methods Quasi-Experimental Design?

Lacks full control of an experimental design Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study involves a retrospective comparison of variables by matching a group of cases with a group of controls?

Cohort study Signup and view all the answers

In a Quasi-Experimental Design, what feature may be lacking or restricted when compared to an Experimental Design?

High degree of control with separate control group Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Interrupted time-series from Cohort study and Single case design in Quasi-Experimental Designs?

It involves baseline, intervention/control, and post-test Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the recent reviews mentioned in the text from the examples of Quasi-Experimental Designs?

They focus on evaluating the incidence and prevalence of specific injuries Signup and view all the answers