Question 1

What are the major sections of an APA style empirical research report, and what basic information goes in each section?

Accepted Answer

The major sections are the int

Question 2

The closing of an APA style introduction section usually does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  summarizes the results of the study 
B)  reiterates the research question and comments on the method 
C)  acknowledges everyone who helped with the research project 
D)  discusses potential limitations of the study 
A)  summarizes the results of the study 
B)  reiterates the research question and comments on the method 
C)  acknowledges everyone who helped with the research project 
D)  discusses potential limitations of the study

Question 3

The introduction section of an APA style research article begins with the heading "Introduction."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a low-level rule of APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid personally insulting other researchers. 
B)  Use number words for numbers lower than 10. 
C)  An empirical research report should start with a title page. 
D)  Write in a simple and clear manner. 
A)  Avoid personally insulting other researchers. 
B)  Use number words for numbers lower than 10. 
C)  An empirical research report should start with a title page. 
D)  Write in a simple and clear manner.

Question 5

Which of the following references is formatted correctly in APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Williams, J. S. (2008). Effects of sleep deprivation on exam performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, 332-335. 
B)  Williams, John S. (2008). Effects of sleep deprivation on exam performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, 332-335. 
C)  Williams, J. S. (2008). Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Exam Performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, pp. 332-335. 
D)  Williams, J. Sherman (2008). Effects of sleep deprivation on exam performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, 332-335. 
A)  Williams, J. S. (2008). Effects of sleep deprivation on exam performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, 332-335. 
B)  Williams, John S. (2008). Effects of sleep deprivation on exam performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, 332-335. 
C)  Williams, J. S. (2008). Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Exam Performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, pp. 332-335. 
D)  Williams, J. Sherman (2008). Effects of sleep deprivation on exam performance. Journal of Psychology and Education, 14, 332-335.

Question 6

At professional meetings, poster presentations are reserved for student researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A review article generally contains no new empirical results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Theses and dissertations are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  final manuscripts 
B)  edited volumes 
C)  copy manuscripts 
D)  low-quality work 
A)  final manuscripts 
B)  edited volumes 
C)  copy manuscripts 
D)  low-quality work

Question 9

Describe three ways in which a popular magazine article on bullying would be likely to differ from an empirical research report on bullying written in APA style. Focus on the way it is written rather than the specific content.

Accepted Answer

It would probably be less formal, might

Question 10

The abbreviation "et al." is short for "et alia"-meaning "and others."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The literature review of an APA style introduction section should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  cite and discuss the three most important studies on the current topic 
B)  provide an exhaustive list of all research conducted on the current topic 
C)  make an argument for why the current research question is worth addressing 
D)  discuss only new research that has been published in the past five years 
A)  cite and discuss the three most important studies on the current topic 
B)  provide an exhaustive list of all research conducted on the current topic 
C)  make an argument for why the current research question is worth addressing 
D)  discuss only new research that has been published in the past five years

Question 12

Describe two ways in which APA style writing reflects the scientific values and assumptions of psychology.

Accepted Answer

There are few direct quotation

Question 13

People who participate in psychological research must always be referred to as "participants" in APA style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A copy manuscript is one that is being submitted for publication elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The title of an APA style article should be no more than six words long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Review and theoretical articles generally have the same sections as empirical research articles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An APA-style abstract is usually about two pages long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following presents the major sections of an APA style empirical research report in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion 
B)  Method, Results, Discussion, Abstract 
C)  Abstract, Discussion, Method, Results 
D)  Method, Introduction, Discussion, Results 
A)  Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion 
B)  Method, Results, Discussion, Abstract 
C)  Abstract, Discussion, Method, Results 
D)  Method, Introduction, Discussion, Results

Question 19

The abstract of an empirical research report is a short summary of the entire study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why are posters a popular way for researchers to share their research?

Accepted Answer

They are efficient a

What are the major sections of an APA style empirical research report, and what basic information goes in each section?

The closing of an APA style introduction section usually does which of the following?

The introduction section of an APA style research article begins with the heading "Introduction."

Which of the following is an example of a low-level rule of APA style?

Which of the following references is formatted correctly in APA style?

At professional meetings, poster presentations are reserved for student researchers.

A review article generally contains no new empirical results.

Theses and dissertations are examples of which of the following?

Describe three ways in which a popular magazine article on bullying would be likely to differ from an empirical research report on bullying written in APA style. Focus on the way it is written rather than the specific content.

The abbreviation "et al." is short for "et alia"-meaning "and others."

The literature review of an APA style introduction section should do which of the following?

Describe two ways in which APA style writing reflects the scientific values and assumptions of psychology.

People who participate in psychological research must always be referred to as "participants" in APA style.

A copy manuscript is one that is being submitted for publication elsewhere.

The title of an APA style article should be no more than six words long.

Review and theoretical articles generally have the same sections as empirical research articles.

An APA-style abstract is usually about two pages long.

Which of the following presents the major sections of an APA style empirical research report in the correct order?

The abstract of an empirical research report is a short summary of the entire study.

Why are posters a popular way for researchers to share their research?

The Science of Psychology

Getting Started in Research

Research Ethics

Theory in Psychology

Psychological Measurement

Experimental Research

Nonexperimental Research

Complex Research Designs

Survey Research

Single-Subject Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Filters

Exam 11: Presenting Your Research

What are the major sections of an APA style empirical research report, and what basic information goes in each section?

The closing of an APA style introduction section usually does which of the following?

The introduction section of an APA style research article begins with the heading "Introduction."

Which of the following is an example of a low-level rule of APA style?

Which of the following references is formatted correctly in APA style?

At professional meetings, poster presentations are reserved for student researchers.

A review article generally contains no new empirical results.

Theses and dissertations are examples of which of the following?

Describe three ways in which a popular magazine article on bullying would be likely to differ from an empirical research report on bullying written in APA style. Focus on the way it is written rather than the specific content.

The abbreviation "et al." is short for "et alia"-meaning "and others."

The literature review of an APA style introduction section should do which of the following?

Describe two ways in which APA style writing reflects the scientific values and assumptions of psychology.

People who participate in psychological research must always be referred to as "participants" in APA style.

A copy manuscript is one that is being submitted for publication elsewhere.

The title of an APA style article should be no more than six words long.

Review and theoretical articles generally have the same sections as empirical research articles.

An APA-style abstract is usually about two pages long.

Which of the following presents the major sections of an APA style empirical research report in the correct order?

The abstract of an empirical research report is a short summary of the entire study.

Why are posters a popular way for researchers to share their research?

The Science of Psychology

Getting Started in Research

Research Ethics

Theory in Psychology

Psychological Measurement

Experimental Research

Nonexperimental Research

Complex Research Designs

Survey Research

Single-Subject Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Filters