Question 1

The sections, in order from beginning to end, of a research paper in APA format are as follows:

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract, introduction, method, results, tables, discussion, figures. 
B)  introduction, method, discussion, results, tables, figures. 
C)  abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, tables, figures. 
D)  abstract, introduction, results, method, discussion, figures, tables. 
A)  abstract, introduction, method, results, tables, discussion, figures. 
B)  introduction, method, discussion, results, tables, figures. 
C)  abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, tables, figures. 
D)  abstract, introduction, results, method, discussion, figures, tables. C

Question 2

Carol is writing a report on the effect of alcohol on sleeping patterns. Within which sections should she indicate her views about why her research is interesting and worth conducting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction and discussion 
B)  Method and discussion 
C)  Results and method 
D)  Discussion and method 
A)  Introduction and discussion 
B)  Method and discussion 
C)  Results and method 
D)  Discussion and method A

Question 3

The results section should indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  which participants were used in the study. 
B)  the stimulus materials used in the study. 
C)  the alpha level and the p-value. 
D)  the likely applicability of the study to real world settings. 
A)  which participants were used in the study. 
B)  the stimulus materials used in the study. 
C)  the alpha level and the p-value. 
D)  the likely applicability of the study to real world settings. C

Question 4

Which of the following comes at the end of the research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The abstract 
B)  A detailed listing of the study's participants 
C)  References and tables 
D)  A list of upcoming conference presentations 
A)  The abstract 
B)  A detailed listing of the study's participants 
C)  References and tables 
D)  A list of upcoming conference presentations

Question 5

Which of the following represents the best example for a title of a research paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  A study of learning and forgetting 
B)  Positive mood makes judgments of others' emotions more positive 
C)  Discrimination in the workplace 
D)  Research on the behavior of the praying mantis 
A)  A study of learning and forgetting 
B)  Positive mood makes judgments of others' emotions more positive 
C)  Discrimination in the workplace 
D)  Research on the behavior of the praying mantis

Question 6

Scientists conduct their research primarily to

Accepted Answer

A)  have it printed in psychological journals. 
B)  contribute to the accumulation of scientific knowledge. 
C)  enable them to join professional organizations. 
D)  speak at scientific meetings. 
A)  have it printed in psychological journals. 
B)  contribute to the accumulation of scientific knowledge. 
C)  enable them to join professional organizations. 
D)  speak at scientific meetings.

Question 7

Which of the following represents the progress of the research manuscript as it is considered for publication in a scientific journal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a journal for publication, submit manuscript to journal editor, peer review, journal editor action letter, revisions, publication 
B)  Choose a journal for publication, peer review, revisions, submit manuscript to journal editor, action letter, publication 
C)  Peer review, choose journal for publication, submit manuscript to journal editor, action letter, revisions, publication 
D)  Choose a journal for publication, peer review, action letter, revisions, submit manuscript to journal editor, publication 
A)  Choose a journal for publication, submit manuscript to journal editor, peer review, journal editor action letter, revisions, publication 
B)  Choose a journal for publication, peer review, revisions, submit manuscript to journal editor, action letter, publication 
C)  Peer review, choose journal for publication, submit manuscript to journal editor, action letter, revisions, publication 
D)  Choose a journal for publication, peer review, action letter, revisions, submit manuscript to journal editor, publication

Question 8

According to your textbook, a common error made within the discussion section is to

Accepted Answer

A)  match the conclusions of the research with the data. 
B)  overemphasize the importance of the research. 
C)  consider the limitations of the study. 
D)  discuss the broader implications of the research. 
A)  match the conclusions of the research with the data. 
B)  overemphasize the importance of the research. 
C)  consider the limitations of the study. 
D)  discuss the broader implications of the research.

Question 9

Scientific knowledge is communicated through which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal publication of research reports in scientific journals 
B)  Electronic communications 
C)  Scientific conventions 
D)  All of the above are used to share scientific knowledge. 
A)  Formal publication of research reports in scientific journals 
B)  Electronic communications 
C)  Scientific conventions 
D)  All of the above are used to share scientific knowledge.

Question 10

Gilbert is writing a research report on the strength of religious beliefs on political affiliation. Which of the following behaviors would likely help him write a good report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citing research that is most directly relevant to the study 
B)  Using transitions to help the narrative flow smoothly 
C)  Creating an outline before actually writing the report 
D)  All of the above would likely be useful to Gilbert. 
A)  Citing research that is most directly relevant to the study 
B)  Using transitions to help the narrative flow smoothly 
C)  Creating an outline before actually writing the report 
D)  All of the above would likely be useful to Gilbert.

Question 11

Which section of the research article describes 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 12

The writing specifications in the APA publication manual apply to

Accepted Answer

A)  only the introduction section of the manuscript. 
B)  only the results section of the manuscript. 
C)  only the results and the methods sections of the manuscript. 
D)  all sections of the manuscript. 
A)  only the introduction section of the manuscript. 
B)  only the results section of the manuscript. 
C)  only the results and the methods sections of the manuscript. 
D)  all sections of the manuscript.

Question 13

What information should normally be reported in the results section of the research article?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the statistical analyses that were conducted, whether they are significant or not 
B)  None-statistical analyses should be reported in the discussion section. 
C)  Only the statistically significant results that support the research hypothesis 
D)  Any statistical analyses that are necessary to allow for a full understanding of the meaning of the data 
A)  All of the statistical analyses that were conducted, whether they are significant or not 
B)  None-statistical analyses should be reported in the discussion section. 
C)  Only the statistically significant results that support the research hypothesis 
D)  Any statistical analyses that are necessary to allow for a full understanding of the meaning of the data

Question 14

When the collected data do not exactly support the original research hypothesis, it is sometimes useful to

Accepted Answer

A)  change the data to support the original predictions. 
B)  rewrite the theory to support the data. 
C)  rewrite the introduction to more accurately reflect what was actually found. 
D)  disregard the study and begin again. 
A)  change the data to support the original predictions. 
B)  rewrite the theory to support the data. 
C)  rewrite the introduction to more accurately reflect what was actually found. 
D)  disregard the study and begin again.

Question 15

The major objective of using the APA format when writing a research report is

Accepted Answer

A)  to prevent scientists from over-elaborating on their studies. 
B)  to ensure that only other scientists can comprehend the material. 
C)  to allow efficient presentation of the research methods and the data. 
D)  to allow readers to focus on statistical analyses. 
A)  to prevent scientists from over-elaborating on their studies. 
B)  to ensure that only other scientists can comprehend the material. 
C)  to allow efficient presentation of the research methods and the data. 
D)  to allow readers to focus on statistical analyses.

Question 16

The purpose of scientific meetings is to

Accepted Answer

A)  decide which research studies are important. 
B)  conduct experimental research. 
C)  share ideas and research results with other scientists. 
D)  get manuscripts published. 
A)  decide which research studies are important. 
B)  conduct experimental research. 
C)  share ideas and research results with other scientists. 
D)  get manuscripts published.

Question 17

Which of the following is not mentioned in your textbook as a goal to help research reports be written more effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precisely describe what you did. 
B)  Reread your report two or three times for clarity. 
C)  Be critical of other scientists' work related to yours. 
D)  Organize your report in an interesting manner. 
A)  Precisely describe what you did. 
B)  Reread your report two or three times for clarity. 
C)  Be critical of other scientists' work related to yours. 
D)  Organize your report in an interesting manner.

Question 18

Which section of the research report reviews the major findings of the research that was conducted and interprets their meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct APA format of the citation for a journal article with two authors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authors, article title, journal title, journal volume, page numbers, year 
B)  Authors, year, journal title, article title, journal volume, page numbers 
C)  Authors, year, article title, journal title, journal volume, page numbers 
D)  Year, authors, journal title, article title, journal volume, page numbers 
A)  Authors, article title, journal title, journal volume, page numbers, year 
B)  Authors, year, journal title, article title, journal volume, page numbers 
C)  Authors, year, article title, journal title, journal volume, page numbers 
D)  Year, authors, journal title, article title, journal volume, page numbers

Question 20

The most general elements of the research report should be included in which of the following sections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction and discussion 
B)  Method and results 
C)  Abstract and methods 
D)  Results and discussion 
A)  Introduction and discussion 
B)  Method and results 
C)  Abstract and methods 
D)  Results and discussion

The sections, in order from beginning to end, of a research paper in APA format are as follows:

Carol is writing a report on the effect of alcohol on sleeping patterns. Within which sections should she indicate her views about why her research is interesting and worth conducting?

The results section should indicate

Which of the following comes at the end of the research report?

Which of the following represents the best example for a title of a research paper?

Scientists conduct their research primarily to

Which of the following represents the progress of the research manuscript as it is considered for publication in a scientific journal?

According to your textbook, a common error made within the discussion section is to

Scientific knowledge is communicated through which of the following methods?

Gilbert is writing a research report on the strength of religious beliefs on political affiliation. Which of the following behaviors would likely help him write a good report?

Which section of the research article describes exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

The writing specifications in the APA publication manual apply to

What information should normally be reported in the results section of the research article?

When the collected data do not exactly support the original research hypothesis, it is sometimes useful to

The major objective of using the APA format when writing a research report is

The purpose of scientific meetings is to

Which of the following is not mentioned in your textbook as a goal to help research reports be written more effectively?

Which section of the research report reviews the major findings of the research that was conducted and interprets their meaning?

Which of the following is the correct APA format of the citation for a journal article with two authors?

The most general elements of the research report should be included in which of the following sections?

Introduction to Research

Developing the Research Hypothesis

Ethics in Research

Measures

Reliability and Validity

Surveys and Sampling

Naturalistic Methods

Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics

Correlational Research Designs

Experimental Research: One-Way Designs

Experimental Research: Factorial Designs

Experimental Control and Internal Validity

External Validity

Quasi-Experimental Research Designs

Data Preparation and Univariate Statistics

Bivariate Statistics

Multivariate Statistics

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Exam 15: Reporting Research Results

The sections, in order from beginning to end, of a research paper in APA format are as follows:

Carol is writing a report on the effect of alcohol on sleeping patterns. Within which sections should she indicate her views about why her research is interesting and worth conducting?

The results section should indicate

Which of the following comes at the end of the research report?

Which of the following represents the best example for a title of a research paper?

Scientists conduct their research primarily to

Which of the following represents the progress of the research manuscript as it is considered for publication in a scientific journal?

According to your textbook, a common error made within the discussion section is to

Scientific knowledge is communicated through which of the following methods?

Gilbert is writing a research report on the strength of religious beliefs on political affiliation. Which of the following behaviors would likely help him write a good report?

Which section of the research article describes exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

The writing specifications in the APA publication manual apply to

What information should normally be reported in the results section of the research article?

When the collected data do not exactly support the original research hypothesis, it is sometimes useful to

The major objective of using the APA format when writing a research report is

The purpose of scientific meetings is to

Which of the following is not mentioned in your textbook as a goal to help research reports be written more effectively?

Which section of the research report reviews the major findings of the research that was conducted and interprets their meaning?

Which of the following is the correct APA format of the citation for a journal article with two authors?

The most general elements of the research report should be included in which of the following sections?

Introduction to Research

Developing the Research Hypothesis

Ethics in Research

Measures

Reliability and Validity

Surveys and Sampling

Naturalistic Methods

Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics

Correlational Research Designs

Experimental Research: One-Way Designs

Experimental Research: Factorial Designs

Experimental Control and Internal Validity

External Validity

Quasi-Experimental Research Designs

Data Preparation and Univariate Statistics

Bivariate Statistics

Multivariate Statistics

Filters