Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of research?

a.  It requires the collection of new datab.  It is reiterativec.  It requires reasoned arguments to develop conclusionsd.  It aims to increase understanding

2. Research always requires a

a.  Research questionb.  Research hypothesisc.  Both A and Bd.  Neither A or B

3. A study that investigates the relationship between gender and participation in sport would be an example of?

a.  Exploratory researchb.  Descriptive researchc.  Explanatory researchd.  Predictive research

4. A study that explores the success of coaching styles using data from the past three years results to identify potential improvements would be?

a.  Pure, theoretical researchb.  Applied, theoretical researchc.  Pure empirical researchd.  Applied empirical research

5. Research is often published in academic journals. Which of the following is not a peer reviewed sport journal?

a.  Sociology of Sportb.  Journal of Sport and Tourismc.  European Sport Management Quarterlyd.  The Journal of Sports Coaching