Question 1

The methods section of a research paper contains

Accepted Answer

A)  the research design, procedures, and description of subjects and measures 
B)  the literature review and hypotheses 
C)  the definition of terms, literature review, and data analysis procedures 
D)  the research design, tables and figures, and literature review 
A)  the research design, procedures, and description of subjects and measures 
B)  the literature review and hypotheses 
C)  the definition of terms, literature review, and data analysis procedures 
D)  the research design, tables and figures, and literature review

Question 2

As a noun, affect means

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A)  Influence 
B)  outcome 
C)  Emotion 
D)  Accomplish 
A)  Influence 
B)  outcome 
C)  Emotion 
D)  Accomplish

Question 3

The goal of scientific writing is to

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A)  let the data speak for themselves 
B)  inform 
C)  persuade 
D)  Both b and c are true. 
A)  let the data speak for themselves 
B)  inform 
C)  persuade 
D)  Both b and c are true.

Question 4

After identifying an appropriate journal to which to submit a paper, the researcher should

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A)  select two alternative publication sources 
B)  contact the journal editor 
C)  examine recent issues of the journal 
D)  set the date for publication 
A)  select two alternative publication sources 
B)  contact the journal editor 
C)  examine recent issues of the journal 
D)  set the date for publication

Question 5

Which one of the following entries correctly follows the APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smith, Leah. Introduction to the language arts. Leonard-Hall: Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1998. 
B)  Smith, L. 1998). Introduction to the language arts. Leonard-Hall: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 
C)  Smith, L. Introduction to the language arts. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Leonard-Hall, 1998. 
D)  Smith, Leah. 1998). Introduction to the language arts. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Leonard-Hall. 
A)  Smith, Leah. Introduction to the language arts. Leonard-Hall: Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1998. 
B)  Smith, L. 1998). Introduction to the language arts. Leonard-Hall: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 
C)  Smith, L. Introduction to the language arts. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Leonard-Hall, 1998. 
D)  Smith, Leah. 1998). Introduction to the language arts. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Leonard-Hall.

Question 6

An author note appears

Accepted Answer

A)  On the title page 
B)  On a separate page, after the references 
C)  On the same page as the abstract 
D)  On a separate page, after the figures 
A)  On the title page 
B)  On a separate page, after the references 
C)  On the same page as the abstract 
D)  On a separate page, after the figures

Question 7

An abstract summarizes the

Accepted Answer

A)  theory behind the research 
B)  relevant literature 
C)  problem, method, results, and conclusions 
D)  data collection and analysis procedures 
A)  theory behind the research 
B)  relevant literature 
C)  problem, method, results, and conclusions 
D)  data collection and analysis procedures

Question 8

The way to prevent unintentional plagiarism is

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A)  Run your paper by Google 
B)  Take good notes when preparing to write 
C)  Put quotes around everything 
D)  Make sure that your reference page contains every article and book that you read on the topic. 
A)  Run your paper by Google 
B)  Take good notes when preparing to write 
C)  Put quotes around everything 
D)  Make sure that your reference page contains every article and book that you read on the topic.

Question 9

Saying exactly what you mean to say as directly as possible is an example of which writing goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarity 
B)  Brevity 
C)  Felicity 
D)  An argument 
A)  Clarity 
B)  Brevity 
C)  Felicity 
D)  An argument

Question 10

Which one of the following is not a part of the introduction to a research paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement of the problem 
B)  Statement of the hypothesis or hypotheses 
C)  An in-depth history of the problem 
D)  Statement of the expected results 
A)  Statement of the problem 
B)  Statement of the hypothesis or hypotheses 
C)  An in-depth history of the problem 
D)  Statement of the expected results

Question 11

Familiarity with APA format

Accepted Answer

A)  Makes reading and writing professional literature more convenient 
B)  Is important for submitting an empirical report to a psychological journal 
C)  Is important for submitting a review article to a psychological journal 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Makes reading and writing professional literature more convenient 
B)  Is important for submitting an empirical report to a psychological journal 
C)  Is important for submitting a review article to a psychological journal 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

___________ have become popular ways of presenting research at scientific meetings

Accepted Answer

A)  Blogs 
B)  Posters 
C)  Journal articles 
D)  Books 
A)  Blogs 
B)  Posters 
C)  Journal articles 
D)  Books

Question 13

Select a research topic of limited scope and write a hypothetical research report. Include the following: a statement of the problem; brief review of the literature; methods section; and data analysis section. Since this is a hypothetical study, you are not expected to actually collect the data or produce any results or conclusions. therefore, the sections dealing with results and conclusions will be missing from your paper. Do a brief review of the literature and limit your review and statement of the problem to two or three typewritten pages. Be brief and concise and pay special attention to the continuity of ideas. Use your mastery of the content of previous chapters from the textbook to present an adequate and correct methodology for doing the research project. Include a reference section. This project suggests a writing task of the scope of a short term paper.

Accepted Answer

Research Topic: The Impact of Social Med

Question 14

A common problem with biased language is

Accepted Answer

A)  Using words that imply ownership 
B)  Stereotyping by labeling 
C)  The over usage of personal pronouns 
D)  Ending a sentence with a preposition 
A)  Using words that imply ownership 
B)  Stereotyping by labeling 
C)  The over usage of personal pronouns 
D)  Ending a sentence with a preposition

Question 15

The first step in preparing a research report for publication is to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the journal most likely to publish it 
B)  develop an outline of its content 
C)  write the abstract and introduction 
D)  write query letters to several journal editors 
A)  determine the journal most likely to publish it 
B)  develop an outline of its content 
C)  write the abstract and introduction 
D)  write query letters to several journal editors

Question 16

Which font should be used for APA formatting?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 pt Ariel 
B)  12 pt Ariel 
C)  10 pt Times New Roman 
D)  12 pt Times New Roman 
A)  10 pt Ariel 
B)  12 pt Ariel 
C)  10 pt Times New Roman 
D)  12 pt Times New Roman

Question 17

A group of people who share common goals, a public forum, common knowledge, and a specialized language is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a discourse community 
B)  an invisible college 
C)  an archival journal 
D)  an ACC 
A)  a discourse community 
B)  an invisible college 
C)  an archival journal 
D)  an ACC

Question 18

Which one of the following is not a part of the methods section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  description of subjects 
B)  description of the materials used in the study 
C)  description of the design of the study 
D)  statement of the expected results of the study 
A)  description of subjects 
B)  description of the materials used in the study 
C)  description of the design of the study 
D)  statement of the expected results of the study

Question 19

Discuss the three guidelines provided by the APA in avoiding biased language.

Accepted Answer

First, precision should be used in descr

Question 20

A key element to a good oral presentation of a research study is

Accepted Answer

A)  brevity 
B)  a well-written abstract 
C)  presenting good visual aids 
D)  presenting posters 
A)  brevity 
B)  a well-written abstract 
C)  presenting good visual aids 
D)  presenting posters

The methods section of a research paper contains

As a noun, affect means

The goal of scientific writing is to

After identifying an appropriate journal to which to submit a paper, the researcher should

Which one of the following entries correctly follows the APA style?

An author note appears

An abstract summarizes the

The way to prevent unintentional plagiarism is

Saying exactly what you mean to say as directly as possible is an example of which writing goal?

Which one of the following is not a part of the introduction to a research paper?

Familiarity with APA format

___________ have become popular ways of presenting research at scientific meetings

A common problem with biased language is

The first step in preparing a research report for publication is to

Which font should be used for APA formatting?

A group of people who share common goals, a public forum, common knowledge, and a specialized language is called

Which one of the following is not a part of the methods section of a research report?

Discuss the three guidelines provided by the APA in avoiding biased language.

A key element to a good oral presentation of a research study is

Psychology and Science

Developing a Research Question

Ethics in Research

Variables

Validity

Control

Nonexperimental Research, Part I: Observational,

Nonexperimental Research, Part Ii

True Experiments, Part 1 Single-Factor Designs

True Experiments, Part 2 Factorial Designs

Single Subject Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Data Exploration, Part 1: Graphic and Descriptive Techniques

Data Exploration, Part 2: Inferential Statistics

Epilogue Biases and Limitations of Experimental Psychology

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Exam 4: Writing in Psychology

The methods section of a research paper contains

As a noun, affect means

The goal of scientific writing is to

After identifying an appropriate journal to which to submit a paper, the researcher should

Which one of the following entries correctly follows the APA style?

An author note appears

An abstract summarizes the

The way to prevent unintentional plagiarism is

Saying exactly what you mean to say as directly as possible is an example of which writing goal?

Which one of the following is not a part of the introduction to a research paper?

Familiarity with APA format

___________ have become popular ways of presenting research at scientific meetings

A common problem with biased language is

The first step in preparing a research report for publication is to

Which font should be used for APA formatting?

A group of people who share common goals, a public forum, common knowledge, and a specialized language is called

Which one of the following is not a part of the methods section of a research report?

Discuss the three guidelines provided by the APA in avoiding biased language.

A key element to a good oral presentation of a research study is

Psychology and Science

Developing a Research Question

Ethics in Research

Variables

Validity

Control

Nonexperimental Research, Part I: Observational,

Nonexperimental Research, Part Ii

True Experiments, Part 1 Single-Factor Designs

True Experiments, Part 2 Factorial Designs

Single Subject Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Data Exploration, Part 1: Graphic and Descriptive Techniques

Data Exploration, Part 2: Inferential Statistics

Epilogue Biases and Limitations of Experimental Psychology

Filters