Question 1

If you write an article and place it on your web page:

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A)  it should be marked as an unpublished paper or draft manuscript. 
B)  it must be removed from the web paged if it is subsequently published. 
C)  it may later be refused by some journals for publication. 
D)  all of these 
A)  it should be marked as an unpublished paper or draft manuscript. 
B)  it must be removed from the web paged if it is subsequently published. 
C)  it may later be refused by some journals for publication. 
D)  all of these D

Question 2

The idea that science is a shared activity is by no means new. More than 2000 years ago, Aristotle emphasized that science had two parts:

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A)  inquiry and argument. 
B)  theoretical and applied. 
C)  statistical significance and scientific significance. 
D)  exploration and summary. 
A)  inquiry and argument. 
B)  theoretical and applied. 
C)  statistical significance and scientific significance. 
D)  exploration and summary. A

Question 3

According to the APA's publication style, in describing participants, gender refers to ____ whereas sex refers to ____.

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A)  imprecise category; precise category 
B)  participants; preference 
C)  a biological distinction; a social group 
D)  a social group; a biological distinction 
A)  imprecise category; precise category 
B)  participants; preference 
C)  a biological distinction; a social group 
D)  a social group; a biological distinction D

Question 4

The section of the experimental report that is most analogous to a recipe is the:

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A)  abstract. 
B)  introduction. 
C)  method. 
D)  discussion. 
A)  abstract. 
B)  introduction. 
C)  method. 
D)  discussion.

Question 5

If you wish to publish an article, the first question to ask is:

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A)  "What portion of the science community do I want to read my article?" 
B)  "What title will capture the attention of prospective readers?" 
C)  "Did the results of my study support the hypotheses?" 
D)  "What font does the journal use to publish articles?" 
A)  "What portion of the science community do I want to read my article?" 
B)  "What title will capture the attention of prospective readers?" 
C)  "Did the results of my study support the hypotheses?" 
D)  "What font does the journal use to publish articles?"

Question 6

Which of the following is not included in the discussion section?

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A)  main results of the experiment 
B)  limitations of the experiment 
C)  ways that your experiment relates to other similar experiments 
D)  statistical significance of the results 
A)  main results of the experiment 
B)  limitations of the experiment 
C)  ways that your experiment relates to other similar experiments 
D)  statistical significance of the results

Question 7

The reference section includes the citations for all:

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A)  of the papers you have read on the subject under study. 
B)  other studies of the subject. 
C)  studies on the subject by authors other than yourself. 
D)  of the studies you cited in the paper. 
A)  of the papers you have read on the subject under study. 
B)  other studies of the subject. 
C)  studies on the subject by authors other than yourself. 
D)  of the studies you cited in the paper.

Question 8

Most formal communication between scientists takes place:

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A)  in conferences and workshops. 
B)  on the Internet and email. 
C)  in books. 
D)  in published journal articles. 
A)  in conferences and workshops. 
B)  on the Internet and email. 
C)  in books. 
D)  in published journal articles.

Question 9

Conducting experimentation and observations is what Aristotle termed:

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A)  inference. 
B)  inquiry. 
C)  modus ponens. 
D)  falsification. 
A)  inference. 
B)  inquiry. 
C)  modus ponens. 
D)  falsification.

Question 10

The changes in language proposed by the APA's publication manual is an attempt to be more:

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A)  formal. 
B)  informal. 
C)  general. 
D)  specific. 
A)  formal. 
B)  informal. 
C)  general. 
D)  specific.

Question 11

You should include references:

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A)  to acknowledge documented scientific facts. 
B)  to give credit to other researchers. 
C)  to direct the reader to more detailed discussions of theoretical issues. 
D)  all of these 
A)  to acknowledge documented scientific facts. 
B)  to give credit to other researchers. 
C)  to direct the reader to more detailed discussions of theoretical issues. 
D)  all of these

Question 12

Professor Barr is preparing a scientific report for a journal. According to Aristotle, Professor Barr is engaging in:

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A)  empiricism. 
B)  modus tollens. 
C)  argument. 
D)  qualitative methodology. 
A)  empiricism. 
B)  modus tollens. 
C)  argument. 
D)  qualitative methodology.

Question 13

Describe the rationale behind the necessity of a more detailed method section in a study using deception.

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The rationale behind the necessity of a

Question 14

The procedural details of the study are part of the:

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A)  method. 
B)  process. 
C)  protocol. 
D)  introduction. 
A)  method. 
B)  process. 
C)  protocol. 
D)  introduction.

Question 15

Why is a well-written abstract important in light of the use of electronic databases?

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A)  More people have access to the abstract. 
B)  The abstract will include a comprehensive bibliography that other researchers would find helpful. 
C)  The abstract includes key words that are used to identify the article in an electronic search. 
D)  Organizations that fund research often will read abstracts in databases and it may lead to the researcher receiving financial support. 
A)  More people have access to the abstract. 
B)  The abstract will include a comprehensive bibliography that other researchers would find helpful. 
C)  The abstract includes key words that are used to identify the article in an electronic search. 
D)  Organizations that fund research often will read abstracts in databases and it may lead to the researcher receiving financial support.

Question 16

What are the steps involved in peer review? Why do you think this system evolved?

Accepted Answer

Peer review is a critical process in the

Question 17

A review of the literature that pertains to a paper's topic is most likely to appear in the:

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A)  introduction. 
B)  method. 
C)  abstract. 
D)  discussion. 
A)  introduction. 
B)  method. 
C)  abstract. 
D)  discussion.

Question 18

What the results of a study mean is the focus of the ____ section.

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A)  follow-up 
B)  discussion 
C)  results 
D)  debriefing 
A)  follow-up 
B)  discussion 
C)  results 
D)  debriefing

Question 19

The number of participants and who they were are fully described in the ____ section.

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract 
B)  method 
C)  results 
D)  hypothesis 
A)  abstract 
B)  method 
C)  results 
D)  hypothesis

Question 20

Briefly discuss the five main sections of a research article.

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The five main sections of a research art

If you write an article and place it on your web page:

The idea that science is a shared activity is by no means new. More than 2000 years ago, Aristotle emphasized that science had two parts:

According to the APA's publication style, in describing participants, gender refers to whereas sex refers to .

The section of the experimental report that is most analogous to a recipe is the:

If you wish to publish an article, the first question to ask is:

Which of the following is not included in the discussion section?

The reference section includes the citations for all:

Most formal communication between scientists takes place:

Conducting experimentation and observations is what Aristotle termed:

The changes in language proposed by the APA's publication manual is an attempt to be more:

You should include references:

Professor Barr is preparing a scientific report for a journal. According to Aristotle, Professor Barr is engaging in:

Describe the rationale behind the necessity of a more detailed method section in a study using deception.

The procedural details of the study are part of the:

Why is a well-written abstract important in light of the use of electronic databases?

What are the steps involved in peer review? Why do you think this system evolved?

A review of the literature that pertains to a paper's topic is most likely to appear in the:

What the results of a study mean is the focus of the ____ section.

The number of participants and who they were are fully described in the ____ section.

Briefly discuss the five main sections of a research article.

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Stage Theories of Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Information-Processing Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Approaches to Instruction

Motivation

Classroom Management

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding and Using Standardized Tests

Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

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Exam 15: Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

If you write an article and place it on your web page:

The idea that science is a shared activity is by no means new. More than 2000 years ago, Aristotle emphasized that science had two parts:

According to the APA's publication style, in describing participants, gender refers to ____ whereas sex refers to ____.

The section of the experimental report that is most analogous to a recipe is the:

If you wish to publish an article, the first question to ask is:

Which of the following is not included in the discussion section?

The reference section includes the citations for all:

Most formal communication between scientists takes place:

Conducting experimentation and observations is what Aristotle termed:

The changes in language proposed by the APA's publication manual is an attempt to be more:

You should include references:

Professor Barr is preparing a scientific report for a journal. According to Aristotle, Professor Barr is engaging in:

Describe the rationale behind the necessity of a more detailed method section in a study using deception.

The procedural details of the study are part of the:

Why is a well-written abstract important in light of the use of electronic databases?

What are the steps involved in peer review? Why do you think this system evolved?

A review of the literature that pertains to a paper's topic is most likely to appear in the:

What the results of a study mean is the focus of the ____ section.

The number of participants and who they were are fully described in the ____ section.

Briefly discuss the five main sections of a research article.

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Stage Theories of Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Information-Processing Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Approaches to Instruction

Motivation

Classroom Management

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding and Using Standardized Tests

Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

Filters

According to the APA's publication style, in describing participants, gender refers to whereas sex refers to .