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Multiple Choice Questions

• Where were the first two kinesiology programs developed in Canada?

a) The University of Saskatchewan and the University of Alberta

b) McGill University and the University of Toronto

c) Simon Fraser University and the University of Waterloo

d) The University of British Columbia and Memorial University

• What two concepts represent a researcher’s belief in the nature of truth and reality and how she

or he might acquire knowledge about that truth and reality?

a) Science and research

b) Postpositivism and constructivism

c) Quantitative and qualitative

d) Ontology and epistemology

• What philosophical worldview is best represented in the following abstract?

This study was designed to explore the meaning of sport from the perspective of professional athletes. Ten athletes and their coaches participated in this study. Data were collected by means of observation and interviews, conducted at their training centres. Participants’ data resulted in the following three themes: (a) more than a job, (b) building relationships and community, and (c) being held to a higher standard. The results showed the importance of sport to both athletes and coaches, as well as their influence on the cities in which they live and work.

a) Two-eyed seeing

b) Postpositivism

c) Constructivism

d) Pragmatism

• Which of the following rank order of philosophical worldviews best represents the highest

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likely to include a quantitative research approach to the worldview least likely to include a quantitative research approach)?

a) Transformative, constructivism, postpositivism, pragmatism

b) Postpositivism, pragmatism, transformative, constructivism

c) Constructivism, transformative, pragmatism, postpositivism

d) Pragmatism, postpositivism, constructivism, transformative

• What are the three main components of a research design?

a) Ontology, epistemology, ethical approval

b) Philosophical worldview, research approach, research methods

c) Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods

d) Determinism, reductionism, theory testing

• What is a researcher’s set of beliefs that guide her or his orientation to science and research

called?

a) Purpose statement

b) Research design

c) Philosophical worldview

d) Ethical principle

• Which philosophical worldview is exemplified by researchers working collaboratively with

participants and focusing on action to better change the lives of participants in the study?

a) Transformative

b) Two-eyed seeing

c) Pragmatism

d) Postpositivism

• What does a mixed methods research design combine?

a) Pragmatic and transformative philosophical worldview-guided research

b) Physiological and psychological research

c) Sport, health, and exercise research

d) Quantitative and qualitative research

• Which of the following rank order of philosophical worldviews best represents the highest

likelihood of seeing a qualitative research approach (i.e., rank ordered from the worldview most likely to include a qualitative research approach to the worldview least likely to include a qualitative research approach)?

a) Transformative, constructivism, postpositivism, pragmatism

b) Postpositivism, pragmatism, transformative, constructivism

c) Constructivism, transformative, pragmatism, postpositivism

d) Pragmatism, postpositivism, constructivism, transformative

• Which of the following statements best reflects the field of kinesiology?

a) The field of kinesiology continues to grow and expand enormously.

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c) The field of kinesiology has been remarkably useful in confirming historically accepted

“facts” by experts in other fields of study.

d) The field of kinesiology has become decreasingly multidisciplinary and research focused

since the development of kinesiology programs in Canada.

• Which of the following best represents the definition of “kinesiology”?

a) The study of applied health science

b) The study of physical education teacher training

c) The study of sport science

d) The study of human movement

• Which of the following would we typically see in a quantitative research study?

a) Small sample sizes and numerical data

b) Large sample sizes and numerical data

c) Small sample sizes and non-numerical data

d) Large sample sizes and non-numerical data

• Which of the following would we typically see in a qualitative research study?

a) Small sample sizes and numerical data

b) Large sample sizes and numerical data

c) Small sample sizes and non-numerical data

d) Large sample sizes and non-numerical data

• Which of the following is an accurate statement about a mixed methods research approach in

kinesiology?

a) Mixed methods research designs in kinesiology can prioritize either one or both of

quantitative and qualitative methods.

b) Mixed methods research designs in kinesiology prioritize quantitative over qualitative

methods.

c) Mixed methods research designs in kinesiology prioritize qualitative over quantitative

methods.

d) Mixed methods research designs in kinesiology are unique in that they do not include either

quantitative or qualitative methods.

• Which of the following research questions is most likely best answered by a mixed methods

research approach?

a) What is the relationship between physical activity and obesity in youth?

b) How do older adults cope with bullying in senior’s social housing?

c) How do perceptions of masculinity affect men’s body image?

d) How does self-esteem differ between male and female exercisers?

• The Canadian Health Measures Survey, which measures variables ranging from physical activity

to muscular flexibility, is an example of what type of research approach?

a) A mixed methods research approach

b) A qualitative research approach

c) A quantitative research approach

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