, TESTBANK FOR Nutrition Research Second Edition Drummond
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,Multiple Choice
1. The systematic process used in much research is referred to as the:
A) research protocol.
B) research methods.
C) scientific method.
D) research design.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
2. A __________ provides the context for why a research study is needed.
A) statement of the problem
B) research objective
C) hypothesis
D) statement of need
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
3. Which of the following is a categorical variable?
A) BMI
B) Height
C) Blood glucose level
D) Gender
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
,4. The specific goal of a research study that directs the research is referred to as the:
A) research problem.
B) research objective.
C) literature review.
D) research methods.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
5. “Substituting whole grains for refined grains will reduce inflammatory markers in
healthy adults” is an example of:
A) a research objective.
B) a research goal.
C) a hypothesis.
D) both a research objective and hypothesis.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
6. “We aimed to evaluate the association between dairy fat and incident stroke in U.S.
adults” is an example of:
A) a research objective.
B) a research goal.
C) a hypothesis.
D) both a research objective and hypothesis.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
7. A study compared the effects of regular-fat cheese or an equal amount of reduced-fat
cheese on LDL cholesterol levels. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
,A) Both of the cheeses
B) LDL level
C) Reduced-fat cheese
D) Regular-fat cheese
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
8. A study recruited participants for an Internet-delivered weight-loss program to see if
the program produced behavior change and weight loss. Which of the following is the
independent variable?
A) Weight-loss program
B) Behavior change and weight loss
C) Weight loss
D) Behavior change
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
9. A cohort study of white U.S. adults looked at how lifestyle factors, such as smoking
and physical activity, were related to whether someone got certain cancers. Which of the
following was an outcome variable?
A) Lifestyle factors
B) Lifestyle score
C) Cured foods
D) Certain cancers
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
,10. The research plan that states precisely what data are required, where the data will
come from, which methods will be used to collect the data, and how the data will be
analyzed is called the:
A) research design.
B) research method.
C) experiment.
D) intervention.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
11. Researchers collected data for their study on nutrition and diabetes at one time early
in March. What type of study is this?
A) Longitudinal
B) Cross-sectional
C) Prospective
D) Retrospective
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
12. In a(n) ________ study, participants are observed and measurements taken at
different points in time.
A) descriptive
B) cross-sectional
C) internal
D) longitudinal
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
,13. Which section of a research paper describes the research design?
A) Introduction
B) Methods
C) Results
D) Discussion
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
14. In a research study, measurement devices are often referred to as:
A) instruments.
B) methods.
C) extraneous.
D) variables.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
15. In an experimental study, participants are placed into the intervention group or the
_____ group.
A) experimental
B) control
C) controlled
D) extraneous
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
16. In a study about the effect of coffee on cardiovascular disease, which of the following
could be an extraneous variable?
A) Smoking
,B) Physical activity level
C) HDL level
D) LDL level
E) Both smoking and physical activity level
Ans: E
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
17. Factors (other than the variables being studied) that might influence the outcome of a
study are referred to as:
A) controlling variables.
B) outcome variables.
C) extraneous variables.
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
18. The purpose of nutrition research is to:
A) solve nutrition-related problems.
B) build a body of knowledge to improve client outcomes.
C) act as the foundation for evidence-based practice.
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
19. Studies that provide information about relevant variables but do not examine possible
cause and effect are considered:
A) descriptive.
B) experimental.
,C) analytic.
D) predictive.
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
20. Studies that examine possible cause and effect are called:
A) descriptive.
B) exploratory.
C) analytic.
D) predictive.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
21. A study entitled “Nightworkers’ Nutrition: A Qualitative Study” is most likely to be
a(n) ______ study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
D) predictive
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
22. A study entitled “A Culturally-Based Dietary Intervention with Obese Native
American Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial” is most likely to be a(n) _____
study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
, D) predictive
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
23. A study entitled “Sodium Intake among U.S. School-Aged Children” is most likely to
be a(n) _____ study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
D) predictive
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
24. A study entitled “Does Beverage Intake by Children Predict Weight Status?” is most
likely to be a(n) _____ study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
D) predictive
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
25. A study entitled “The Role of Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A
Narrative Review” is an example of which type of research?
A) Original research
B) Primary research
C) Secondary research
D) Tertiary research
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
Quizzes, Midterm and final exams are included (if available in the original resources).
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
⚠️Note on Answer Keys: If the answer key is not included within the chapter
questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
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📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
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💰 Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied? We offer a full refund – no questions asked.
🔄 Wrong File? No Problem: Contact us and we will replace it immediately with the
correct version, free of charge.
⏰ 24/7 Support: We are always here – reach out anytime and expect a fast response.
,Multiple Choice
1. The systematic process used in much research is referred to as the:
A) research protocol.
B) research methods.
C) scientific method.
D) research design.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
2. A __________ provides the context for why a research study is needed.
A) statement of the problem
B) research objective
C) hypothesis
D) statement of need
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
3. Which of the following is a categorical variable?
A) BMI
B) Height
C) Blood glucose level
D) Gender
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
,4. The specific goal of a research study that directs the research is referred to as the:
A) research problem.
B) research objective.
C) literature review.
D) research methods.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
5. “Substituting whole grains for refined grains will reduce inflammatory markers in
healthy adults” is an example of:
A) a research objective.
B) a research goal.
C) a hypothesis.
D) both a research objective and hypothesis.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
6. “We aimed to evaluate the association between dairy fat and incident stroke in U.S.
adults” is an example of:
A) a research objective.
B) a research goal.
C) a hypothesis.
D) both a research objective and hypothesis.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
7. A study compared the effects of regular-fat cheese or an equal amount of reduced-fat
cheese on LDL cholesterol levels. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
,A) Both of the cheeses
B) LDL level
C) Reduced-fat cheese
D) Regular-fat cheese
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
8. A study recruited participants for an Internet-delivered weight-loss program to see if
the program produced behavior change and weight loss. Which of the following is the
independent variable?
A) Weight-loss program
B) Behavior change and weight loss
C) Weight loss
D) Behavior change
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
9. A cohort study of white U.S. adults looked at how lifestyle factors, such as smoking
and physical activity, were related to whether someone got certain cancers. Which of the
following was an outcome variable?
A) Lifestyle factors
B) Lifestyle score
C) Cured foods
D) Certain cancers
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
,10. The research plan that states precisely what data are required, where the data will
come from, which methods will be used to collect the data, and how the data will be
analyzed is called the:
A) research design.
B) research method.
C) experiment.
D) intervention.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
11. Researchers collected data for their study on nutrition and diabetes at one time early
in March. What type of study is this?
A) Longitudinal
B) Cross-sectional
C) Prospective
D) Retrospective
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
12. In a(n) ________ study, participants are observed and measurements taken at
different points in time.
A) descriptive
B) cross-sectional
C) internal
D) longitudinal
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
,13. Which section of a research paper describes the research design?
A) Introduction
B) Methods
C) Results
D) Discussion
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
14. In a research study, measurement devices are often referred to as:
A) instruments.
B) methods.
C) extraneous.
D) variables.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
15. In an experimental study, participants are placed into the intervention group or the
_____ group.
A) experimental
B) control
C) controlled
D) extraneous
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
16. In a study about the effect of coffee on cardiovascular disease, which of the following
could be an extraneous variable?
A) Smoking
,B) Physical activity level
C) HDL level
D) LDL level
E) Both smoking and physical activity level
Ans: E
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
17. Factors (other than the variables being studied) that might influence the outcome of a
study are referred to as:
A) controlling variables.
B) outcome variables.
C) extraneous variables.
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Research?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
18. The purpose of nutrition research is to:
A) solve nutrition-related problems.
B) build a body of knowledge to improve client outcomes.
C) act as the foundation for evidence-based practice.
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
19. Studies that provide information about relevant variables but do not examine possible
cause and effect are considered:
A) descriptive.
B) experimental.
,C) analytic.
D) predictive.
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
20. Studies that examine possible cause and effect are called:
A) descriptive.
B) exploratory.
C) analytic.
D) predictive.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
21. A study entitled “Nightworkers’ Nutrition: A Qualitative Study” is most likely to be
a(n) ______ study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
D) predictive
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
22. A study entitled “A Culturally-Based Dietary Intervention with Obese Native
American Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial” is most likely to be a(n) _____
study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
, D) predictive
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
23. A study entitled “Sodium Intake among U.S. School-Aged Children” is most likely to
be a(n) _____ study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
D) predictive
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
24. A study entitled “Does Beverage Intake by Children Predict Weight Status?” is most
likely to be a(n) _____ study.
A) descriptive
B) exploratory
C) analytic
D) predictive
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Purposes of Nutrition Research
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Research
25. A study entitled “The Role of Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A
Narrative Review” is an example of which type of research?
A) Original research
B) Primary research
C) Secondary research
D) Tertiary research
