Question 1

Describe the general form and purpose of the introduction.

Accepted Answer

The general form of an introduction typi

Question 2

Construct an outline for a research proposal, indicating the different sections that you would include and what would be contained in each section.

Accepted Answer

I. Introduction
   - Background and cont

Question 3

If a researcher places her article on the web, what are some precautions that need to be taken?

Accepted Answer

When a researcher decides to place her a

Question 4

The method section of a paper should include a description of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the experimental and control group. 
B)  the number and gender of the participants. 
C)  how participants were recruited. 
D)  all of these 
A)  the experimental and control group. 
B)  the number and gender of the participants. 
C)  how participants were recruited. 
D)  all of these

Question 5

A scientific article begins with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a description of the methods by which an experiment was performed. 
B)  a description of what is already known about the phenomenon in question. 
C)  a statement of the hypothesis being tested. 
D)  a discussion of the results of the experiment. 
A)  a description of the methods by which an experiment was performed. 
B)  a description of what is already known about the phenomenon in question. 
C)  a statement of the hypothesis being tested. 
D)  a discussion of the results of the experiment.

Question 6

Which of the following is not contained in the results section?

Accepted Answer

A)  statement of what happened 
B)  interpretation of the outcome 
C)  statements of statistical significance 
D)  figures and tables 
A)  statement of what happened 
B)  interpretation of the outcome 
C)  statements of statistical significance 
D)  figures and tables

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the two types of audiences to which researchers communicate their research findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  journal editors and colleagues 
B)  university officials and nonscientists 
C)  media and governmental officials 
D)  scientists and nonscientists 
A)  journal editors and colleagues 
B)  university officials and nonscientists 
C)  media and governmental officials 
D)  scientists and nonscientists

Question 8

An introduction proceeds from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a general topic to a specific purpose. 
B)  a specific purpose to a broader purpose. 
C)  specific hypothesis to general applications. 
D)  method to results. 
A)  a general topic to a specific purpose. 
B)  a specific purpose to a broader purpose. 
C)  specific hypothesis to general applications. 
D)  method to results.

Question 9

What are the purposes of the reference section of a paper?

Accepted Answer

The reference section of a paper serves

Question 10

After an article is accepted for publication it typically takes ____ before it appears in print.

Accepted Answer

A)  a few months to over a year 
B)  a few weeks to a few months 
C)  one week to four weeks 
D)  five to seven days 
A)  a few months to over a year 
B)  a few weeks to a few months 
C)  one week to four weeks 
D)  five to seven days

Question 11

In a research proposal, the results section:

Accepted Answer

A)  is omitted. 
B)  includes your data. 
C)  describes how the data will be quantified and analyzed. 
D)  includes figures and tables. 
A)  is omitted. 
B)  includes your data. 
C)  describes how the data will be quantified and analyzed. 
D)  includes figures and tables.

Question 12

According to APA style, which term is most appropriate when referring to those who take part in research?

Accepted Answer

A)  colleagues 
B)  participants 
C)  subjects 
D)  members 
A)  colleagues 
B)  participants 
C)  subjects 
D)  members

Question 13

Where should information about how research participants were selected be placed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What are the principal reasons for communicating scientific findings?

Accepted Answer

The principal reasons for communicating

Question 15

How are statistics and graphs used to make an effective results section?

Accepted Answer

Statistics and graphs are used in the re

Question 16

The section of the experimental report that is most important for permitting exact replication is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What suggestions does the APA publication manual offer for referring to individuals and groups?

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (

Question 18

The purpose of the ____ is to give an overall description of an experiment.

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract 
B)  introduction 
C)  results 
D)  discussion 
A)  abstract 
B)  introduction 
C)  results 
D)  discussion

Question 19

The hypothesis is developed from previous research. This is described in the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The method should contain enough detail so that:

Accepted Answer

A)  someone could replicate the study. 
B)  the reader can evaluate how the data were analyzed. 
C)  the reader can understand the outcomes of the study. 
D)  the reader can clearly identify the hypothesis. 
A)  someone could replicate the study. 
B)  the reader can evaluate how the data were analyzed. 
C)  the reader can understand the outcomes of the study. 
D)  the reader can clearly identify the hypothesis.

Describe the general form and purpose of the introduction.

Construct an outline for a research proposal, indicating the different sections that you would include and what would be contained in each section.

If a researcher places her article on the web, what are some precautions that need to be taken?

The method section of a paper should include a description of:

A scientific article begins with:

Which of the following is not contained in the results section?

Which of the following best describes the two types of audiences to which researchers communicate their research findings?

An introduction proceeds from:

What are the purposes of the reference section of a paper?

After an article is accepted for publication it typically takes ____ before it appears in print.

In a research proposal, the results section:

According to APA style, which term is most appropriate when referring to those who take part in research?

Where should information about how research participants were selected be placed?

What are the principal reasons for communicating scientific findings?

How are statistics and graphs used to make an effective results section?

The section of the experimental report that is most important for permitting exact replication is the:

What suggestions does the APA publication manual offer for referring to individuals and groups?

The purpose of the ____ is to give an overall description of an experiment.

The hypothesis is developed from previous research. This is described in the:

The method should contain enough detail so that:

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Approaches to Instruction

Motivation

Classroom Management

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding and Using Standardized Tests

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Describe the general form and purpose of the introduction.

Construct an outline for a research proposal, indicating the different sections that you would include and what would be contained in each section.

If a researcher places her article on the web, what are some precautions that need to be taken?

The method section of a paper should include a description of:

A scientific article begins with:

Which of the following is not contained in the results section?

Which of the following best describes the two types of audiences to which researchers communicate their research findings?

An introduction proceeds from:

What are the purposes of the reference section of a paper?

After an article is accepted for publication it typically takes ____ before it appears in print.

In a research proposal, the results section:

According to APA style, which term is most appropriate when referring to those who take part in research?

Where should information about how research participants were selected be placed?

What are the principal reasons for communicating scientific findings?

How are statistics and graphs used to make an effective results section?

The section of the experimental report that is most important for permitting exact replication is the:

What suggestions does the APA publication manual offer for referring to individuals and groups?

The purpose of the ____ is to give an overall description of an experiment.

The hypothesis is developed from previous research. This is described in the:

The method should contain enough detail so that:

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