Question 1

In the reference list, if two different authors have the same last name, you alphabetize by the date of publication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following statements incorrectly describes a title page?

Accepted Answer

A) A title page contains a page header. 
B) A title page contains a page number. 
C) A title page provides the affiliation of authors. 
D) A title page may contain an author note. 
A) A title page contains a page header. 
B) A title page contains a page number. 
C) A title page provides the affiliation of authors. 
D) A title page may contain an author note. A

Question 3

Abstracts range in length from _____ to _____ words.

Accepted Answer

A) 100; 200 
B) 150; 200 
C) 150; 250 
D) 200; 250 
A) 100; 200 
B) 150; 200 
C) 150; 250 
D) 200; 250 C

Question 4

Callie is writing the method section for a research report.She knows that information on age, sex, and ethnicity should be included.However, Callie is unsure if sexual orientation and socioeconomic status should be included.What would you recommend to Callie?

Accepted Answer

A) include socioeconomic status but not sexual orientation 
B) include sexual orientation but not socioeconomic status 
C) include both 
D) include neither 
A) include socioeconomic status but not sexual orientation 
B) include sexual orientation but not socioeconomic status 
C) include both 
D) include neither

Question 5

When describing the procedure, be sure to include __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a step-by-step description of what participants did. 
B) a paraphrased version of the instructions given to participants. 
C) a description of any control features. 
D) All of the above 
A) a step-by-step description of what participants did. 
B) a paraphrased version of the instructions given to participants. 
C) a description of any control features. 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Block quotes are used with longer quotations, 40 or more words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tim is writing an introduction to a research paper.He is having a hard time organizing the introduction so he asks friends for help.Look at the help provided by Tim's friends below.Which friend is providing Tim with the most accurate information?

Accepted Answer

A) Tim, it is always best to structure your introduction chronologically. 
B) Tim, it is always best to structure your introduction by specific research papers. 
C) Tim, it is usually best to structure your introduction in a topical order. 
D) Tim, stop working on school work and come out with us! 
A) Tim, it is always best to structure your introduction chronologically. 
B) Tim, it is always best to structure your introduction by specific research papers. 
C) Tim, it is usually best to structure your introduction in a topical order. 
D) Tim, stop working on school work and come out with us!

Question 8

Introductions typically follow a n) __________ format.

Accepted Answer

A) triangle 
B) rectangle 
C) inverted triangle 
D) inverted rectangle 
A) triangle 
B) rectangle 
C) inverted triangle 
D) inverted rectangle

Question 9

Single spacing is used with APA-style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about how to reference numbers is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) use numerals for numbers 10 or lower 
B) write out express in words) numbers 10 or higher 
C) use numerals for numbers 10 and higher 
D) write out express in words) numbers 10 or lower 
A) use numerals for numbers 10 or lower 
B) write out express in words) numbers 10 or higher 
C) use numerals for numbers 10 and higher 
D) write out express in words) numbers 10 or lower

Question 11

APA-style does not have a preferred typeface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When referencing a chapter within an edited book, page numbers are provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Suggestions for future readings are included in the reference list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following topics should be included in the discussion?

Accepted Answer

A) restate the hypotheses 
B) evaluate your hypotheses 
C) relate to previous work 
D) All of the above 
A) restate the hypotheses 
B) evaluate your hypotheses 
C) relate to previous work 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is a correct way to provide within-text citations?

Accepted Answer

A) Raacke 2009) found that college students study best at night. 
B) It was found that college students study best at night Raacke, 2009). 
C) In 2009, Raacke found that college students study best at night. 
D) All of the above 
A) Raacke 2009) found that college students study best at night. 
B) It was found that college students study best at night Raacke, 2009). 
C) In 2009, Raacke found that college students study best at night. 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is the preferred format for author information on the title page?

Accepted Answer

A) first name, middle name, last name 
B) first name, middle initial s), last name 
C) last name, first name, middle initial s) 
D) last name, first initial s), middle initial s) 
A) first name, middle name, last name 
B) first name, middle initial s), last name 
C) last name, first name, middle initial s) 
D) last name, first initial s), middle initial s)

Question 17

__________ is the first subsection of the method section.

Accepted Answer

A) Participants 
B) Materials 
C) Procedures 
D) Materials and Procedures 
A) Participants 
B) Materials 
C) Procedures 
D) Materials and Procedures

Question 18

In the reference list, last names of authors are provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

APA-style requires that margins are set to 1 inch all around.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When referencing where a book was published, official U.S.state abbreviations are used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the reference list, if two different authors have the same last name, you alphabetize by the date of publication.

Which of the following statements incorrectly describes a title page?

Abstracts range in length from _ to _ words.

Callie is writing the method section for a research report.She knows that information on age, sex, and ethnicity should be included.However, Callie is unsure if sexual orientation and socioeconomic status should be included.What would you recommend to Callie?

When describing the procedure, be sure to include __________.

Block quotes are used with longer quotations, 40 or more words.

Tim is writing an introduction to a research paper.He is having a hard time organizing the introduction so he asks friends for help.Look at the help provided by Tim's friends below.Which friend is providing Tim with the most accurate information?

Introductions typically follow a n) __________ format.

Single spacing is used with APA-style.

Which of the following statements about how to reference numbers is correct?

APA-style does not have a preferred typeface.

When referencing a chapter within an edited book, page numbers are provided.

Suggestions for future readings are included in the reference list.

Which of the following topics should be included in the discussion?

Which of the following is a correct way to provide within-text citations?

Which of the following is the preferred format for author information on the title page?

__________ is the first subsection of the method section.

In the reference list, last names of authors are provided.

APA-style requires that margins are set to 1 inch all around.

When referencing where a book was published, official U.S.state abbreviations are used.

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Nonexperimental Research Methods

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

Hypothesis Testing

Selection of Variables, Operational Definitions, and Measurements Issues

Selection and Assignment of Participants

Controls and Threats to Interval Validity

Between Subjects Designs

Within Subjects Designs

Factorial Designs

Singe Case Designs

Hypothesis Testing Revisited and Interpreting Results

Filters

Exam 15: Apa Style: Sixth Edition

In the reference list, if two different authors have the same last name, you alphabetize by the date of publication.

Which of the following statements incorrectly describes a title page?

Abstracts range in length from _____ to _____ words.

Callie is writing the method section for a research report.She knows that information on age, sex, and ethnicity should be included.However, Callie is unsure if sexual orientation and socioeconomic status should be included.What would you recommend to Callie?

When describing the procedure, be sure to include __________.

Block quotes are used with longer quotations, 40 or more words.

Tim is writing an introduction to a research paper.He is having a hard time organizing the introduction so he asks friends for help.Look at the help provided by Tim's friends below.Which friend is providing Tim with the most accurate information?

Introductions typically follow a n) __________ format.

Single spacing is used with APA-style.

Which of the following statements about how to reference numbers is correct?

APA-style does not have a preferred typeface.

When referencing a chapter within an edited book, page numbers are provided.

Suggestions for future readings are included in the reference list.

Which of the following topics should be included in the discussion?

Which of the following is a correct way to provide within-text citations?

Which of the following is the preferred format for author information on the title page?

__________ is the first subsection of the method section.

In the reference list, last names of authors are provided.

APA-style requires that margins are set to 1 inch all around.

When referencing where a book was published, official U.S.state abbreviations are used.

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Nonexperimental Research Methods

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

Hypothesis Testing

Selection of Variables, Operational Definitions, and Measurements Issues

Selection and Assignment of Participants

Controls and Threats to Interval Validity

Between Subjects Designs

Within Subjects Designs

Factorial Designs

Singe Case Designs

Hypothesis Testing Revisited and Interpreting Results

Filters

Abstracts range in length from _ to _ words.