Question 1

Typically the time limit for oral presentations is

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A)  2 to 3 minutes. 
B)  12 to 15 minutes. 
C)  45 to 60 minutes. 
D)  up to the presenter. 
A)  2 to 3 minutes. 
B)  12 to 15 minutes. 
C)  45 to 60 minutes. 
D)  up to the presenter.

Question 2

Which of the following should be used infrequently according to APA style?

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A)  italics 
B)  headings 
C)  abbreviations 
D)  a and c 
A)  italics 
B)  headings 
C)  abbreviations 
D)  a and c

Question 3

Representing another author's ideas or statements as your own is

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A)  unethical and unprofessional. 
B)  called plagiarism. 
C)  avoidable by giving credit to the author and paraphrasing. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  unethical and unprofessional. 
B)  called plagiarism. 
C)  avoidable by giving credit to the author and paraphrasing. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

The "method" section

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A)  is omitted in many publications due to its tedious nature. 
B)  contains a description of the statistical tests used and the results of those tests. 
C)  is complete if it meets the "criterion of replication." 
D)  describes how you arrived at your specific hypothesis. 
A)  is omitted in many publications due to its tedious nature. 
B)  contains a description of the statistical tests used and the results of those tests. 
C)  is complete if it meets the "criterion of replication." 
D)  describes how you arrived at your specific hypothesis.

Question 5

It is useful to organize the introduction section in terms of which of the following shapes?

Accepted Answer

A)  figure 8 
B)  funnel 
C)  diamond 
D)  double helix 
A)  figure 8 
B)  funnel 
C)  diamond 
D)  double helix

Question 6

The essence of a research report is clear communication. To achieve this, you must have

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A)  an orderly presentation of ideas. 
B)  continuity of words, concepts and thematic development. 
C)  smoothness and economy of expression. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  an orderly presentation of ideas. 
B)  continuity of words, concepts and thematic development. 
C)  smoothness and economy of expression. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Psychology students are often told to use economy of expression when writing. That means

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A)  be clear and succinct 
B)  avoid redundancy of words and the use of jargon 
C)  eliminate overly detailed descriptions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  be clear and succinct 
B)  avoid redundancy of words and the use of jargon 
C)  eliminate overly detailed descriptions 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

A "level 1" heading should be

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A)  flush left with upper and lower case letters 
B)  flush left, boldface, with upper and lower case letters 
C)  centered, boldface, in upper and lower case letters 
D)  flush right, boldface, all upper case letters 
A)  flush left with upper and lower case letters 
B)  flush left, boldface, with upper and lower case letters 
C)  centered, boldface, in upper and lower case letters 
D)  flush right, boldface, all upper case letters

Question 9

The "abstract" appears before the body of the report and

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A)  summarizes the entire article in great detail. 
B)  summarizes the entire article in approximately 200 words. 
C)  presents the results of the study in summary form. 
D)  is designed to "hook" the potential reader into reading the whole article by reporting the hypothesis but not the results. 
A)  summarizes the entire article in great detail. 
B)  summarizes the entire article in approximately 200 words. 
C)  presents the results of the study in summary form. 
D)  is designed to "hook" the potential reader into reading the whole article by reporting the hypothesis but not the results.

Question 10

Which of the following participant labels is the most respectful and should be used in a research manuscript?

Accepted Answer

A)  manic vs. normal participants 
B)  participants with the diagnosis of mania 
C)  manic victims 
D)  none of the above 
A)  manic vs. normal participants 
B)  participants with the diagnosis of mania 
C)  manic victims 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

The introduction of your paper should begin on page

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A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  four. 
A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  four.

Question 12

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

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A)  any data not mentioned in the results section. 
B)  what the study contributes. 
C)  how it has helped to solve the research problem. 
D)  what the theoretical implications are. 
A)  any data not mentioned in the results section. 
B)  what the study contributes. 
C)  how it has helped to solve the research problem. 
D)  what the theoretical implications are.

Question 13

Which of the following voices should you write about participants in?

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A)  passive voice 
B)  active voice 
C)  future tense 
D)  past tense 
A)  passive voice 
B)  active voice 
C)  future tense 
D)  past tense

Question 14

You should submit your research for publication if

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A)  you think the study is scientifically significant. 
B)  you think the study was soundly designed and executed. 
C)  you think the study is scientifically significant and you think the study was soundly designed and executed. 
D)  it will help you to attain your career goals. 
A)  you think the study is scientifically significant. 
B)  you think the study was soundly designed and executed. 
C)  you think the study is scientifically significant and you think the study was soundly designed and executed. 
D)  it will help you to attain your career goals.

Question 15

Which of the following is used by psychology students and researchers for standardized formatting of research manuscripts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Elements of Style 
B)  APA Publication Manual 
C)  Writing Papers in Psychology 
D)  Researching and Writing in the Social Sciences 
A)  The Elements of Style 
B)  APA Publication Manual 
C)  Writing Papers in Psychology 
D)  Researching and Writing in the Social Sciences

Question 16

When describing a participant with a disability which of the following is important to consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  use people first language 
B)  don't mention the person's disability 
C)  avoid language that equates a person with their disability 
D)  a and c 
A)  use people first language 
B)  don't mention the person's disability 
C)  avoid language that equates a person with their disability 
D)  a and c

Question 17

Which of the following would be the best way to describe the age of research participants in a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  most of the participants were elderly 
B)  all of the participants in the study were over 65 
C)  the age of the participants ranged from 66 to 84 
D)  it is unethical to include information about the age of your participants 
A)  most of the participants were elderly 
B)  all of the participants in the study were over 65 
C)  the age of the participants ranged from 66 to 84 
D)  it is unethical to include information about the age of your participants

Question 18

The "participants'" subsection of "method" should include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  how the participants were instructed. 
B)  how participants were assigned to groups. 
C)  how many participants were studied. 
D)  how the participants were compensated for their participation. 
A)  how the participants were instructed. 
B)  how participants were assigned to groups. 
C)  how many participants were studied. 
D)  how the participants were compensated for their participation.

Question 19

Which of the following is correct regarding the reporting of race and ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  your descriptions should very general and vague 
B)  your descriptions should be as specific as possible. 
C)  you should only include this information if the participants are from a minority group. 
D)  you should never include information about race or ethnicity. 
A)  your descriptions should very general and vague 
B)  your descriptions should be as specific as possible. 
C)  you should only include this information if the participants are from a minority group. 
D)  you should never include information about race or ethnicity.

Question 20

Which of the following should be included on a cover letter to an editor when submitting a manuscript for publication?

Accepted Answer

A)  if the manuscript has been presented at a scientific meeting 
B)  statement verifying ethical treatment of participants 
C)  your name, phone number, and email address 
D)  all of the above 
A)  if the manuscript has been presented at a scientific meeting 
B)  statement verifying ethical treatment of participants 
C)  your name, phone number, and email address 
D)  all of the above

Typically the time limit for oral presentations is

Which of the following should be used infrequently according to APA style?

Representing another author's ideas or statements as your own is

The "method" section

It is useful to organize the introduction section in terms of which of the following shapes?

The essence of a research report is clear communication. To achieve this, you must have

Psychology students are often told to use economy of expression when writing. That means

A "level 1" heading should be

The "abstract" appears before the body of the report and

Which of the following participant labels is the most respectful and should be used in a research manuscript?

The introduction of your paper should begin on page

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

Which of the following voices should you write about participants in?

You should submit your research for publication if

Which of the following is used by psychology students and researchers for standardized formatting of research manuscripts?

When describing a participant with a disability which of the following is important to consider?

Which of the following would be the best way to describe the age of research participants in a research report?

The "participants'" subsection of "method" should include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is correct regarding the reporting of race and ethnicity?

Which of the following should be included on a cover letter to an editor when submitting a manuscript for publication?

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

Typically the time limit for oral presentations is

Which of the following should be used infrequently according to APA style?

Representing another author's ideas or statements as your own is

The "method" section

It is useful to organize the introduction section in terms of which of the following shapes?

The essence of a research report is clear communication. To achieve this, you must have

Psychology students are often told to use economy of expression when writing. That means

A "level 1" heading should be

The "abstract" appears before the body of the report and

Which of the following participant labels is the most respectful and should be used in a research manuscript?

The introduction of your paper should begin on page

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

Which of the following voices should you write about participants in?

You should submit your research for publication if

Which of the following is used by psychology students and researchers for standardized formatting of research manuscripts?

When describing a participant with a disability which of the following is important to consider?

Which of the following would be the best way to describe the age of research participants in a research report?

The "participants'" subsection of "method" should include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is correct regarding the reporting of race and ethnicity?

Which of the following should be included on a cover letter to an editor when submitting a manuscript for publication?

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