Question 1

Particularly prestigious journals like those published by APA and APS

Accepted Answer

A)  accept articles for publication only after a large fee is collected. 
B)  generally only accept articles if they were solicited. 
C)  accept only 50% of the articles submitted. 
D)  accept only 15% of the articles submitted. 
A)  accept articles for publication only after a large fee is collected. 
B)  generally only accept articles if they were solicited. 
C)  accept only 50% of the articles submitted. 
D)  accept only 15% of the articles submitted.

Question 2

Imagine that you want to paraphrase the findings from a research project published by Glenn Simpson and Dawn Hager in 1989 titled "The Role of Crackle Crunch Cereal as a Cognitive Enhancer" - which of the following in-text citations would be correct according to APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simpson, G. and Hager, D. 1989). found that eating Crackle Crunch cereal was directly related to higher exam scores, but these effects dissipated after 2 hours. 
B)  Simpson, G. and Hager, D 1989). found that eating Crackle Crunch cereal was directly related to higher exam scores, but these effects dissipated after 2 hours p. 88). 
C)  Eating Crackle Crunch cereal has been found to enhance exam scores at least in the short-term Simpson & Hager, 1989). 
D)  Eating Crackle Crunch cereal has been found to enhance exam scores at least in the short-term Simpson, G. & Hager, D., 1989). 
A)  Simpson, G. and Hager, D. 1989). found that eating Crackle Crunch cereal was directly related to higher exam scores, but these effects dissipated after 2 hours. 
B)  Simpson, G. and Hager, D 1989). found that eating Crackle Crunch cereal was directly related to higher exam scores, but these effects dissipated after 2 hours p. 88). 
C)  Eating Crackle Crunch cereal has been found to enhance exam scores at least in the short-term Simpson & Hager, 1989). 
D)  Eating Crackle Crunch cereal has been found to enhance exam scores at least in the short-term Simpson, G. & Hager, D., 1989).

Question 3

If citing multiple studies by different authors how should they be listed?

Accepted Answer

A)  alphabetically 
B)  by year of publication most recent first) 
C)  by year of publication most recent last) 
D)  by importance 
A)  alphabetically 
B)  by year of publication most recent first) 
C)  by year of publication most recent last) 
D)  by importance

Question 4

Which of the following should NOT be part of the introduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  a discussion of relevant existing research 
B)  explicitly stating the research hypothesis 
C)  a general introduction to the problem area 
D)  describing how the research was conducted 
A)  a discussion of relevant existing research 
B)  explicitly stating the research hypothesis 
C)  a general introduction to the problem area 
D)  describing how the research was conducted

Question 5

Which section of an APA-formatted article should specify how the data were analyzed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which section of an APA-formatted article should present the way participants are selected?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which section of an APA-formatted article allows the authors the freedom to discuss their opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  references 
B)  method 
C)  results 
D)  discussion 
A)  references 
B)  method 
C)  results 
D)  discussion

Question 8

Which section of an APA-formatted article should develop the hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

You should write out numbers

Accepted Answer

A)  beginning a sentence. 
B)  it is larger than ten. 
C)  it represents something other than data. 
D)  using the metric system. 
E) g., twenty five) when 
A)  beginning a sentence. 
B)  it is larger than ten. 
C)  it represents something other than data. 
D)  using the metric system. 
E) g., twenty five) when

Question 10

When you prepare your final manuscript for publication you should

Accepted Answer

A)  use single spacing and a 12-point font 
B)  use 12-point font and both left and right margin justification 
C)  double space the body of the paper and use a 12-point font 
D)  double-space the body of the paper and use a 20-point font 
A)  use single spacing and a 12-point font 
B)  use 12-point font and both left and right margin justification 
C)  double space the body of the paper and use a 12-point font 
D)  double-space the body of the paper and use a 20-point font

Question 11

When beginning to write a research paper, it is frequently helpful to

Accepted Answer

A)  start writing the introduction since that is the first part of the paper. 
B)  start writing the method section since that is the easiest to write. 
C)  write the discussionfirst since it may help you get an overview of the paper. 
D)  write the references section first since you know what you read. 
A)  start writing the introduction since that is the first part of the paper. 
B)  start writing the method section since that is the easiest to write. 
C)  write the discussionfirst since it may help you get an overview of the paper. 
D)  write the references section first since you know what you read.

Question 12

Imagine that you are paraphrasing a passage from two articles - one published in 2002 titled "Unconscious Perception in Formation of Love Attitudes" by M. Mutchnick and R. Peltier and another article by M. Simpson, B. Simpson, and B. Grant published in 1999 and titled "The Origins of Love: An Evolutionary Perspective". Which of the following in-text citations would be correct according to APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Simpson, M., Simpson, B., & Grant, B., 1999; Mutchnick, M. & Peltier, R., 2002). 
B)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Simpson,M. Simpson, & Grant,
1999; Mutchnick, M & Peltier, 2002). 
C)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Mutchnick, M. & Peltier, R., 2002; Simpson, M., Simpson, B., & Grant, B., 1999). 
D)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Mutchnick, & Peltier 2002; Simpson, Simpson, & Grant, 1999). 
A)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Simpson, M., Simpson, B., & Grant, B., 1999; Mutchnick, M. & Peltier, R., 2002). 
B)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Simpson,M. Simpson, & Grant,
1999; Mutchnick, M & Peltier, 2002). 
C)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Mutchnick, M. & Peltier, R., 2002; Simpson, M., Simpson, B., & Grant, B., 1999). 
D)  Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Mutchnick, & Peltier 2002; Simpson, Simpson, & Grant, 1999).

Question 13

Which section of the paper should describe exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

To avoid plagiarism be sure to

Accepted Answer

A)  use quotation marks for other's words. 
B)  give a citation to the original source. 
C)  substantially reword what others have said, but give credit to them for the ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  use quotation marks for other's words. 
B)  give a citation to the original source. 
C)  substantially reword what others have said, but give credit to them for the ideas. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

The "results" section should include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the statistical tests used. 
B)  the levels of significance. 
C)  summarized data such as group means. 
D)  a full discussion of the implications of the statistical tests. 
A)  the statistical tests used. 
B)  the levels of significance. 
C)  summarized data such as group means. 
D)  a full discussion of the implications of the statistical tests.

Question 16

The "procedure" subsection of "method"

Accepted Answer

A)  should specify what was done from first encounter between the researcher and the participant until the last. 
B)  should specify what equipment was used, including the brand names. 
C)  should specify the statistical tests that were used and how they were used. 
D)  should contain only the instructions given to the participant and, therefore, it is only included in the report when human participants are used. 
A)  should specify what was done from first encounter between the researcher and the participant until the last. 
B)  should specify what equipment was used, including the brand names. 
C)  should specify the statistical tests that were used and how they were used. 
D)  should contain only the instructions given to the participant and, therefore, it is only included in the report when human participants are used.

Question 17

The "introduction" should cite

Accepted Answer

A)  as much of the literature in the field as possible to save the readers library time. 
B)  as much literature as needed to show continuity between what has been done and what you are going to do. 
C)  as little literature as possible, as publication costs are exorbitant. 
D)  any previous research that is remotely related to your study. 
A)  as much of the literature in the field as possible to save the readers library time. 
B)  as much literature as needed to show continuity between what has been done and what you are going to do. 
C)  as little literature as possible, as publication costs are exorbitant. 
D)  any previous research that is remotely related to your study.

Question 18

In describing participants you should be careful not to use biased or demeaning terms. There are three particular areas to be careful about. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  species 
B)  gender 
C)  race 
D)  disabilities 
A)  species 
B)  gender 
C)  race 
D)  disabilities

Question 19

In figures, the font should be between____ and____ point font.

Accepted Answer

A)  8; 14 
B)  5; 10 
C)  20; 40 
D)  10; 20 
A)  8; 14 
B)  5; 10 
C)  20; 40 
D)  10; 20

Question 20

A discussion of prior research in the field can usually be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction and method sections. 
B)  the introduction and discussion sections. 
C)  only in the methods. 
D)  only in the discussion. 
A)  the introduction and method sections. 
B)  the introduction and discussion sections. 
C)  only in the methods. 
D)  only in the discussion.

Particularly prestigious journals like those published by APA and APS

Imagine that you want to paraphrase the findings from a research project published by Glenn Simpson and Dawn Hager in 1989 titled "The Role of Crackle Crunch Cereal as a Cognitive Enhancer" - which of the following in-text citations would be correct according to APA style?

If citing multiple studies by different authors how should they be listed?

Which of the following should NOT be part of the introduction?

Which section of an APA-formatted article should specify how the data were analyzed?

Which section of an APA-formatted article should present the way participants are selected?

Which section of an APA-formatted article allows the authors the freedom to discuss their opinion?

Which section of an APA-formatted article should develop the hypothesis?

You should write out numbers

When you prepare your final manuscript for publication you should

When beginning to write a research paper, it is frequently helpful to

Which section of the paper should describe exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

To avoid plagiarism be sure to

The "results" section should include all of the following EXCEPT

The "procedure" subsection of "method"

The "introduction" should cite

In describing participants you should be careful not to use biased or demeaning terms. There are three particular areas to be careful about. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

In figures, the font should be between and point font.

A discussion of prior research in the field can usually be found in

Introduction to Scientific Research

Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection

Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation

Ethics

Measuring Variables and Sampling

Research Validity

Control Techniques in Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Procedure for Conducting an Experiment

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research Designs

Survey Research

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Filters

Exam 16: Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication

Particularly prestigious journals like those published by APA and APS

Imagine that you want to paraphrase the findings from a research project published by Glenn Simpson and Dawn Hager in 1989 titled "The Role of Crackle Crunch Cereal as a Cognitive Enhancer" - which of the following in-text citations would be correct according to APA style?

If citing multiple studies by different authors how should they be listed?

Which of the following should NOT be part of the introduction?

Which section of an APA-formatted article should specify how the data were analyzed?

Which section of an APA-formatted article should present the way participants are selected?

Which section of an APA-formatted article allows the authors the freedom to discuss their opinion?

Which section of an APA-formatted article should develop the hypothesis?

You should write out numbers

When you prepare your final manuscript for publication you should

When beginning to write a research paper, it is frequently helpful to

Which section of the paper should describe exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

To avoid plagiarism be sure to

The "results" section should include all of the following EXCEPT

The "procedure" subsection of "method"

The "introduction" should cite

In describing participants you should be careful not to use biased or demeaning terms. There are three particular areas to be careful about. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

In figures, the font should be between____ and____ point font.

A discussion of prior research in the field can usually be found in

Introduction to Scientific Research

Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection

Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation

Ethics

Measuring Variables and Sampling

Research Validity

Control Techniques in Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Procedure for Conducting an Experiment

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research Designs

Survey Research

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Filters

In figures, the font should be between and point font.