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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 371 MC

A student wants to create a research question about aerobic training and its effects on the body. Which of the following elements is MOST essential to include in their research question?

  1. The time of day when training occurs
  2. The specific physiological parameter being measured
  3. The gender of the participants
  4. The location where the research will be conducted
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Consider Option B: The specific physiological parameter being measured

  • A well-formed research question about physiological responses must specify which physiological parameter (e.g., heart rate, ventilation rate, blood lactate) is being investigated.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Time of day may be a controlled variable but isn’t essential in the research question itself.
  • C is incorrect: Gender may be a demographic factor to consider but isn’t essential in forming the basic research question.
  • D is incorrect: Location is a methodological detail but not essential to the core research question formation.