Question 1

It is essential to credit and ______ other authors when borrowing and using data.

Accepted Answer

A)  reference 
B)  avoid 
C)  discuss 
D)  utilize 
A)  reference 
B)  avoid 
C)  discuss 
D)  utilize A

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the statement "writing is revising"?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is the golden rule of good writing. 
B)  This advice is primarily helpful for students. 
C)  This is a way of saying peer reviews are important. 
D)  This statement is irrelevant to research reporting 
A)  This is the golden rule of good writing. 
B)  This advice is primarily helpful for students. 
C)  This is a way of saying peer reviews are important. 
D)  This statement is irrelevant to research reporting A

Question 3

What is a mixed-methods report? When would a mixed-methods report be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. A report that may present analyses that use both qualitative and quantitative data in a subsection. Some mixed-methods research reports may present analyses that use both qualitative and quantitative data in yet another subsection, but others may just discuss implications of analyses of each type for the overall conclusions in the discussions and conclusions sections. Students should identify and briefly discuss an instance in which a mixed methods report would be the proper reporting functionality.

Question 4

Plagiarism is an example of academic ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedure 
B)  dishonesty 
C)  misuse 
D)  intent 
A)  procedure 
B)  dishonesty 
C)  misuse 
D)  intent

Question 5

Journal articles submitted for publication are often reviewed by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  experts 
B)  students 
C)  public agencies 
D)  government officials 
A)  experts 
B)  students 
C)  public agencies 
D)  government officials

Question 6

What should the conclusions section of a research report identify?

Accepted Answer

A)  any weaknesses in the research design and implications for future research and theorizing 
B)  the central ethical concerns and dilemmas experienced by the researcher and, if relevant, the study participants 
C)  the opinions of the researcher regarding validity, generalizability, and measurement 
D)  the main points in the existing body of literature and other's research findings pertinent to the report 
A)  any weaknesses in the research design and implications for future research and theorizing 
B)  the central ethical concerns and dilemmas experienced by the researcher and, if relevant, the study participants 
C)  the opinions of the researcher regarding validity, generalizability, and measurement 
D)  the main points in the existing body of literature and other's research findings pertinent to the report

Question 7

What is an essential element of writing a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  seeking others opinions and feedback 
B)  ruling out dead ends 
C)  cherry picking results 
D)  field work 
A)  seeking others opinions and feedback 
B)  ruling out dead ends 
C)  cherry picking results 
D)  field work

Question 8

The ______ provides a relevant summary of information about your article.

Accepted Answer

A)  conclusion 
B)  research question 
C)  sample size 
D)  abstract 
A)  conclusion 
B)  research question 
C)  sample size 
D)  abstract

Question 9

Only visual sociologists have an obligation to be familiar with their code of ethics, other applicable ethics codes, and their application to sociologistshe trus

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Finding support for a ______ tested with a randomized experimental design is stronger evidence than support based on correlations between variables measured in a cross-sectional survey.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis 
B)  theory 
C)  experiment 
D)  assumption 
A)  hypothesis 
B)  theory 
C)  experiment 
D)  assumption

Question 11

How can you avoid plagiarism? Why is it essential to do so in research presentations or reporting?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. In publications, prese

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about community presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Question and answer sessions should be minimized to save time and limit the focus to the researcher's key points. 
B)  Prior literature and methodological details should be minimized, but available in handouts or online. 
C)  Conflicting opinions should not be represented or discussed in detail to avoid confusion. 
D)  Stakeholders should be encouraged to write additional reports to highlight their experiences with the research. 
A)  Question and answer sessions should be minimized to save time and limit the focus to the researcher's key points. 
B)  Prior literature and methodological details should be minimized, but available in handouts or online. 
C)  Conflicting opinions should not be represented or discussed in detail to avoid confusion. 
D)  Stakeholders should be encouraged to write additional reports to highlight their experiences with the research.

Question 13

Which section of an applied research report includes an executive summary, abstract, and table of contents?

Accepted Answer

A)  back matter 
B)  front matter 
C)  conclusion 
D)  appendix 
A)  back matter 
B)  front matter 
C)  conclusion 
D)  appendix

Question 14

Researchers who work with community partners or other stakeholders in applied research projects should plan which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a thank you gift for their community partners to be presented after the conclusion of the project and reporting. 
B)  a culminating event that describes the project and presents key findings and conclusions in a clear and accessible format 
C)  a formal panel discussion as part of a roundtable presentation event 
D)  a mixed-methods analysis and project report 
A)  a thank you gift for their community partners to be presented after the conclusion of the project and reporting. 
B)  a culminating event that describes the project and presents key findings and conclusions in a clear and accessible format 
C)  a formal panel discussion as part of a roundtable presentation event 
D)  a mixed-methods analysis and project report

Question 15

Which of the following precautions should be taken to ensure honesty and openness in research reporting?

Accepted Answer

A)  A full record of the research project should be available so that questions can be answered if they arise. 
B)  Researchers should avoid using existing literature or research findings. 
C)  Researchers should present their findings as if they are the only empirical information with which to answer the research question. 
D)  The research sponsors and/or sources of funding should remain anonymous. 
A)  A full record of the research project should be available so that questions can be answered if they arise. 
B)  Researchers should avoid using existing literature or research findings. 
C)  Researchers should present their findings as if they are the only empirical information with which to answer the research question. 
D)  The research sponsors and/or sources of funding should remain anonymous.

Question 16

Journal articles focus on answering specific ______ questions.

Accepted Answer

A)  research 
B)  preliminary 
C)  unknown 
D)  important 
A)  research 
B)  preliminary 
C)  unknown 
D)  important

Question 17

Who is an applied research report written for? What factors must a researcher consider when writing a research report to ensure its accuracy and honesty?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Applied research repor

Question 18

It is important to ______ a report before writing it.

Accepted Answer

A)  outline 
B)  summarize 
C)  doubt 
D)  review 
A)  outline 
B)  summarize 
C)  doubt 
D)  review

Question 19

Whether the cause is cutting corners to meet deadlines or consciously fudging facts, the effect of plagiarism is to undermine the trustworthiness of social science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One of the most important ways to make sure your writing is successful is to leave yourself enough time so that you can ______, before turning in your final draft.

Accepted Answer

A)  collect additional data 
B)  revise your report 
C)  compare notes with colleagues 
D)  adjust research questions to fit findings 
A)  collect additional data 
B)  revise your report 
C)  compare notes with colleagues 
D)  adjust research questions to fit findings

It is essential to credit and ______ other authors when borrowing and using data.

Which of the following is true about the statement "writing is revising"?

What is a mixed-methods report? When would a mixed-methods report be appropriate?

Plagiarism is an example of academic ______.

Journal articles submitted for publication are often reviewed by ______.

What should the conclusions section of a research report identify?

What is an essential element of writing a research report?

The ______ provides a relevant summary of information about your article.

Only visual sociologists have an obligation to be familiar with their code of ethics, other applicable ethics codes, and their application to sociologistshe trus

Finding support for a ______ tested with a randomized experimental design is stronger evidence than support based on correlations between variables measured in a cross-sectional survey.

How can you avoid plagiarism? Why is it essential to do so in research presentations or reporting?

Which of the following statements is true about community presentations?

Which section of an applied research report includes an executive summary, abstract, and table of contents?

Researchers who work with community partners or other stakeholders in applied research projects should plan which of the following?

Which of the following precautions should be taken to ensure honesty and openness in research reporting?

Journal articles focus on answering specific ______ questions.

Who is an applied research report written for? What factors must a researcher consider when writing a research report to ensure its accuracy and honesty?

It is important to ______ a report before writing it.

Whether the cause is cutting corners to meet deadlines or consciously fudging facts, the effect of plagiarism is to undermine the trustworthiness of social science.

One of the most important ways to make sure your writing is successful is to leave yourself enough time so that you can ______, before turning in your final draft.

Science, Society, and Social Research

The Process and Problems of Social Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Generalizability and Sampling

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods

Unobtrusive Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

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Exam 12: Summarizing and Reporting Research

It is essential to credit and ______ other authors when borrowing and using data.

Which of the following is true about the statement "writing is revising"?

What is a mixed-methods report? When would a mixed-methods report be appropriate?

Plagiarism is an example of academic ______.

Journal articles submitted for publication are often reviewed by ______.

What should the conclusions section of a research report identify?

What is an essential element of writing a research report?

The ______ provides a relevant summary of information about your article.

Only visual sociologists have an obligation to be familiar with their code of ethics, other applicable ethics codes, and their application to sociologistshe trus

Finding support for a ______ tested with a randomized experimental design is stronger evidence than support based on correlations between variables measured in a cross-sectional survey.

How can you avoid plagiarism? Why is it essential to do so in research presentations or reporting?

Which of the following statements is true about community presentations?

Which section of an applied research report includes an executive summary, abstract, and table of contents?

Researchers who work with community partners or other stakeholders in applied research projects should plan which of the following?

Which of the following precautions should be taken to ensure honesty and openness in research reporting?

Journal articles focus on answering specific ______ questions.

Who is an applied research report written for? What factors must a researcher consider when writing a research report to ensure its accuracy and honesty?

It is important to ______ a report before writing it.

Whether the cause is cutting corners to meet deadlines or consciously fudging facts, the effect of plagiarism is to undermine the trustworthiness of social science.

One of the most important ways to make sure your writing is successful is to leave yourself enough time so that you can ______, before turning in your final draft.

Science, Society, and Social Research

The Process and Problems of Social Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Generalizability and Sampling

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods

Unobtrusive Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters