| Date | May 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16M.1.SL.tz0.28 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Which | Question number | 28 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which is correct with regard to study design?
A. Validity is when you retest in similar conditions and achieve consistent results.
B. A power athlete performing a vertical jump test with their eyes closed is an example of using a blind study.
C. Reliability is when you undertake a test and it measures what you want.
D. An endurance athlete doing the Cooper’s 12 Minute Run to test aerobic power demonstrates specificity.
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
A question based on Cooper’s 12 minute run test, which is used to estimate aerobic power/VO2max/cardiovascular-respiratory fitness. A mid-difficulty question, with A as the main distractor and D as the correct answer.
