Question 1
A sport scientist computes Cohen's d = 0.25 for the effect of a new plyometric block on countermovement jump height. Using Cohen's conventional benchmarks, how should this effect size be interpreted?
Correct Answer:
Small effect
Question 2
The head coach says the team needs to “get fitter.” What should the sport scientist do first when establishing a key performance indicator (KPI)?
Correct Answer:
Work with stakeholders to define the performance problem and an operational KPI
Question 3
Five comparable matches produced high-speed-distance values of 620, 640, 630, 1,200, and 610 m. Which summary provides a typical benchmark that is resistant to the extreme value while the 1,200 m observation is investigated?
Correct Answer:
Use the median of 630 m and retain a documented flag on the 1,200 m observation
Question 4
Which benchmark is most defensible for profiling a collegiate women’s soccer midfielder?
Correct Answer:
A position- and competition-level reference derived with a comparable protocol
Question 5
A two-sided test produces p = 0.03 with alpha = 0.05. Which statement is correct?
Correct Answer:
The result meets the prespecified significance threshold, but magnitude and practical importance require other information
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