33 Questions
What is the definition of research according to the English Oxford Dictionary?
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
In the research trinity, which component deals with the comprehensive study of the most promising advances in patient care?
Clinical conditions
What type of scale is used in the research question 'Do professional athletes make too much money?'
Ordinal scale
Where can information about how much money professional athletes make be obtained?
All of the above
Which component of the research trinity focuses on obtaining information and uncovering the truth?
Design
What is the main purpose of clinical research as mentioned in the text?
Studying patient care advancements
In the Likert scale provided, what does a response of 'Neutral/Undecided' represent?
An uncertain or neutral stance
What is the primary focus of clinical research according to the text?
Studying clinical conditions and patient care advancements
What is the median salary for NFL NFC athletes in 2014/15?
$642,278
Which sport had the highest standard deviation (SD) for athlete salaries in 2014/15?
NBA
What is the high salary for MLB AL athletes in 2014/15?
$28,000,000
Which league had the lowest mean salary for athletes in 2014/15?
NFL AFC
What is the median salary for NHL Western athletes in 2014/15?
$1,600,000
What is the low salary for NBA athletes in 2014/15?
$525,093
What is the high salary for NHL Eastern athletes in 2014/15?
$12,000,000
Which league had the highest number of athletes (N) surveyed?
NFL NFC
Which section of a research report outlines the study's findings using statistical analyses and a narrative?
Results
What is the main focus of the Introduction section in a research report?
Providing background information from previous research
In research, what type of data uses numerical descriptions to measure outcomes under standardized conditions?
Quantitative data
Which type of research derives conclusions from open-ended questionnaires, surveys, interviews, and observations?
Qualitative research
According to Albert Einstein, what is the worst enemy of truth?
Foolish faith in authority
Which section of a research report describes how the researcher carried out the study, including descriptions of the participants and materials?
Method
What does basic research focus on?
Pure or fundamental research
What section of a research report provides suggestions for future research and ideas for practical applications of the findings?
Discussion
What type of research investigates underlying psychological, anatomical, or physiological mechanisms?
Translational research
Which type of research focuses on establishing baseline statistics for specific groups of people based on factors like age, sex, and ethnicity?
Normative study
What is the goal of the Human Genome Project?
To complete mapping and understanding of all the genes of human beings
Which type of research involves following a group of people over time to observe if they develop a condition?
Cohort study
What does descriptive research primarily involve?
Describing personality traits among in-residence first-year university students
Which type of research primarily focuses on examining the interaction of various factors on people’s behavior/characteristics?
Exploratory research
In which category of continuum research is descriptive research included?
Descriptive
What does applied research primarily involve?
Research that has direct practical application
What is the main premise behind translational research?
Both A and B are correct
This quiz covers the structure and components of a research report, including the title page, abstract, introduction, and method section. Test your knowledge on identifying the title of the work, authors, institutional affiliations, summarizing the report, providing background information, and describing the study method.
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