Question 1

The order of the results should be presented according to:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific aim. 
B)  data analysis. 
C)  hypothesis. 
D)  specific aim and data analysis. 
E)  specific aim, data analysis, and hypothesis. 
A)  specific aim. 
B)  data analysis. 
C)  hypothesis. 
D)  specific aim and data analysis. 
E)  specific aim, data analysis, and hypothesis. E

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of conclusions in a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Conclusions" and "findings" are essentially the same statements. 
B)  Conclusions should be based on the data obtained. 
C)  Conclusions should be written as tentative statements. 
D)  Conclusions represent a summary of the results. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  "Conclusions" and "findings" are essentially the same statements. 
B)  Conclusions should be based on the data obtained. 
C)  Conclusions should be written as tentative statements. 
D)  Conclusions represent a summary of the results. 
E)  All of these are correct. B

Question 3

Demographic information concerning the research participants would normally be included in which section of the research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Procedures 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
E)  Conclusions 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Procedures 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
E)  Conclusions C

Question 4

The discussion section of a published report will likely include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explanation for the findings 
B)  Hindsight into research procedures 
C)  Comparison with similar studies 
D)  Speculation regarding surprising results 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Explanation for the findings 
B)  Hindsight into research procedures 
C)  Comparison with similar studies 
D)  Speculation regarding surprising results 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

A copy of a questionnaire used in a research study would normally be placed in which section of a thesis or dissertation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preface 
B)  Table located within the text 
C)  Figure located within the text 
D)  Appendix 
E)  References 
A)  Preface 
B)  Table located within the text 
C)  Figure located within the text 
D)  Appendix 
E)  References

Question 6

The discussion of a research report should start with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a quick review of the procedure of the study. 
B)  a quick review of the purpose of the study. 
C)  a quick review of the methods of the study. 
D)  a quick review of the sample characteristics of the study. 
A)  a quick review of the procedure of the study. 
B)  a quick review of the purpose of the study. 
C)  a quick review of the methods of the study. 
D)  a quick review of the sample characteristics of the study.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a part of the abstract of a research article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Budget 
B)  Purpose 
C)  Method 
D)  Results 
E)  Conclusion 
A)  Budget 
B)  Purpose 
C)  Method 
D)  Results 
E)  Conclusion

Question 8

Prior to starting to write a manuscript for publication, the researcher should do all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  examine published articles in the selected journal. 
B)  review the guidelines for submitting manuscripts to the selected journal. 
C)  consider the type of reader most likely to be interested in the results of the research study. 
D)  obtain approval from the institutional review board to submit a manuscript for publication. 
E)  consider the manuscript acceptance rate of the selected journal. 
A)  examine published articles in the selected journal. 
B)  review the guidelines for submitting manuscripts to the selected journal. 
C)  consider the type of reader most likely to be interested in the results of the research study. 
D)  obtain approval from the institutional review board to submit a manuscript for publication. 
E)  consider the manuscript acceptance rate of the selected journal.

Question 9

The major difference between a thesis/dissertation and a research journal article is in their:

Accepted Answer

A)  length. 
B)  content. 
C)  writing style. 
D)  title. 
A)  length. 
B)  content. 
C)  writing style. 
D)  title.

Question 10

A description of the limitations of the study should be included in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  results. 
B)  discussion. 
C)  data analysis. 
D)  introduction. 
E)  conclusion. 
A)  results. 
B)  discussion. 
C)  data analysis. 
D)  introduction. 
E)  conclusion.

Question 11

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation, which chapter is normally devoted to the reporting of the research results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chapter I 
B)  Chapter II 
C)  Chapter III 
D)  Chapter IV 
E)  Chapter V 
A)  Chapter I 
B)  Chapter II 
C)  Chapter III 
D)  Chapter IV 
E)  Chapter V

The order of the results should be presented according to:

Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of conclusions in a research report?

Demographic information concerning the research participants would normally be included in which section of the research report?

The discussion section of a published report will likely include which of the following?

A copy of a questionnaire used in a research study would normally be placed in which section of a thesis or dissertation?

The discussion of a research report should start with:

Which of the following is not a part of the abstract of a research article?

Prior to starting to write a manuscript for publication, the researcher should do all of the following, except:

The major difference between a thesis/dissertation and a research journal article is in their:

A description of the limitations of the study should be included in the:

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation, which chapter is normally devoted to the reporting of the research results?

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

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Exam 18: Writing the Research Report

The order of the results should be presented according to:

Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of conclusions in a research report?

Demographic information concerning the research participants would normally be included in which section of the research report?

The discussion section of a published report will likely include which of the following?

A copy of a questionnaire used in a research study would normally be placed in which section of a thesis or dissertation?

The discussion of a research report should start with:

Which of the following is not a part of the abstract of a research article?

Prior to starting to write a manuscript for publication, the researcher should do all of the following, except:

The major difference between a thesis/dissertation and a research journal article is in their:

A description of the limitations of the study should be included in the:

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation, which chapter is normally devoted to the reporting of the research results?

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

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