Introduction to Research Retrieval

what is primary research?

• Data is collected directly by the researcher rather than relying on previous literature.

• The use of existing data that has been collected by someone else.

• The collection of numerical data through measurement and statistical analysis.

• The collection of non-numerical data to gather information such as opinions, emotions and beliefs.

Which type of research would an interview most likely be involved in?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Scoping review

Which one of the statements below would be a hypothesis for the effect of caffeine on heart rate during exercise.

• Ryan (2023) found that caffeine and heart rate have a relationship.

• Caffeine can impact performance in many different ways.

• The prediction for this research question is that caffeine will increase heart rate during exercise.

• This research will take place in a lab, where the participants will consume caffeine an hour before exercise. Their heart rate will be recorded.

A study that starts with a theory or hypothesis, then tests this theory is which type of research.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Observational

If Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps were the authors of study published in 2022, what would be the correct citation when including their work at the end of the sentence.

• (Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps 2022)

• (Usain and Michael, 2022)

• 2022, Bolt and Phelps

• (Bolt and Phelps, 2022)

What would be the other correct way of citing the study from Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps.

• Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps in 2022 found.

• Bolt and Phelps (2022) found

• (Bolt and Phelps) 2022 found

• Usain and Michael (2022) found

What is evidence-based practice?

• Generating a theory or answer from the research collected.

• Using observations to prove the hypothesis correct.

• Incorporating a range of studies to summarise and synthesise the evidence.

• Ensuring that the evidence found in the research is used in practice to benefit everybody involved

What is the overall goal of evidence-based practice in sport and exercise science?

• Increase the knowledge of practitioners

• To check if the coach is following the correct protocol.

• To undermine policy makers.