Understanding Exercise Phenomena Quiz

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What does bias in the context of research suggest?

Rigorous methods

Open-mindedness

Poor credibility (correct)

High accuracy

How does stricter, more credible studies impact bias?

They eliminate bias

They allow more bias

They make bias harder to manipulate (correct)

They have no impact on bias

What mindset do good researchers have when conducting a study?

Rigorous and strict approach

Trying to prove a hunch

Open mind and genuine interest (correct)

Bias towards significant changes

In the context of qualitative research, what does 'reaching the parts other methods cannot reach' refer to?

Gaining deeper insights Signup and view all the answers

Why do good researchers use qualitative research?

To explore beyond other methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of data saturation in qualitative research?

It indicates sufficient data collection Signup and view all the answers

How does missing outcome data contribute to bias in research?

It may lead to biased conclusions Signup and view all the answers

Why should critical appraisal of literature consider the rigour of studies?

To assess the possibility of bias Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'FITT' acronym stand for in the given text?

Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to note the comparator's intervention in an experiment?

To measure the differences in outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem if the control group finds out about the experimental intervention?

It could impact the findings due to contamination Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when exploring peer learning in a university setting during Covid?

The impact of remote learning on peer interactions Signup and view all the answers

In quantitative studies, bias can arise mostly from which of the following?

The randomization process and allocation Signup and view all the answers

How could bias arising from the randomization process be reduced?

By implementing computer-generated randomization Signup and view all the answers

What does 'FITT' primarily focus on when considering exercise?

Frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider each participant's context in a study?

To understand how similarities and differences may impact findings Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the change in discharge procedures have on the trial?

It resulted in a decrease in the number of patients included Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the adjusted analysis on the relationship between WIH and physical performance?

It revealed no association between WIH and physical performance Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of not reaching the power calculations on the results?

It reduced the confidence in the study's conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'P value of primary outcomes' refer to?

The measure of the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Magnitude of effect' refer to?

The size or strength of the effects. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 95% CI (Confidence Interval) indicate?

The range within which the true population parameter is estimated to fall Signup and view all the answers

How could potential confounders distort the relationship between the dependent variable (DV) and independent variable (IV)?

By introducing bias and affecting the accuracy of the relationship Signup and view all the answers

How can one identify potential confounders in a study?

By analyzing baseline characteristics of participants Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of not reaching power calculations on this particular study?

It made it difficult to determine statistical significance of results Signup and view all the answers

Can you find any clues in the text about how variable length of stay (LOS) was?

Yes, there are indirect clues suggesting high variability in LOS Signup and view all the answers