Question 1

In reports of quantitative research, which of the following is a descriptive statistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  t test 
B)  standard deviation 
C)  ANOVA 
D)  chi-square 
A)  t test 
B)  standard deviation 
C)  ANOVA 
D)  chi-square B

Question 2

Where, in an abstract that included it, would background information be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the beginning 
B)  at the end 
C)  in the results 
D)  in the conclusion 
A)  at the beginning 
B)  at the end 
C)  in the results 
D)  in the conclusion A

Question 3

Where does the subheading Participants appear in a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  under Introduction 
B)  under Method 
C)  under Results 
D)  under Conclusion 
A)  under Introduction 
B)  under Method 
C)  under Results 
D)  under Conclusion B

Question 4

When an established measure is used in a report, how should it be referenced?

Accepted Answer

A)  always 
B)  when a small number of demographics are reported 
C)  when multiple groups are compared 
D)  when the audience is unfamiliar with statistical tools 
A)  always 
B)  when a small number of demographics are reported 
C)  when multiple groups are compared 
D)  when the audience is unfamiliar with statistical tools

Question 5

A title is typically followed by what?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  abstract 
C)  method 
D)  literature review 
A)  introduction 
B)  abstract 
C)  method 
D)  literature review

Question 6

A literature review is a series of summaries of previously published studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following would typically appear in Chapter Three of a dissertation?

Accepted Answer

A)  rationale for the research approach 
B)  theoretical basis for the research 
C)  explanation of the importance of the research 
D)  statistics 
A)  rationale for the research approach 
B)  theoretical basis for the research 
C)  explanation of the importance of the research 
D)  statistics

Question 8

One way to establish the importance of a problem is to cite statistics. What is the second way?

Accepted Answer

A)  cite previous studies 
B)  describe the severity of its impact 
C)  use an anecdote 
D)  say so in the introduction 
A)  cite previous studies 
B)  describe the severity of its impact 
C)  use an anecdote 
D)  say so in the introduction

Question 9

Journals often require relatively short abstracts, often limiting the number of words to no more than how many?

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  250 
C)  350 
D)  500 
A)  150 
B)  250 
C)  350 
D)  500

Question 10

Which chapter should contain a detailed discussion of the literature on related theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  chapter one 
B)  chapter two 
C)  chapter three 
D)  conclusion 
A)  chapter one 
B)  chapter two 
C)  chapter three 
D)  conclusion

Question 11

The Discussion should begin with a reference to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the research questions, purposes, or hypotheses 
B)  the research results 
C)  the research methods 
D)  the literature review 
A)  the research questions, purposes, or hypotheses 
B)  the research results 
C)  the research methods 
D)  the literature review

Question 12

In a thesis or dissertation, which of the following would NOT be included in the first chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  rationale for the research approach 
B)  theoretical basis for the research 
C)  explanation of the importance of the research 
D)  statistics 
A)  rationale for the research approach 
B)  theoretical basis for the research 
C)  explanation of the importance of the research 
D)  statistics

Question 13

How often should direct quotations appear in the first chapter of a dissertation?

Accepted Answer

A)  as often as possible 
B)  one for each source cited 
C)  rarely 
D)  never 
A)  as often as possible 
B)  one for each source cited 
C)  rarely 
D)  never

Question 14

When discussing limitations, it is appropriate to indicate how the limitations might affect what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the research questions, purposes, or hypotheses 
B)  interpretation of the results 
C)  the reliability of the study 
D)  the validity of the study 
A)  the research questions, purposes, or hypotheses 
B)  interpretation of the results 
C)  the reliability of the study 
D)  the validity of the study

Question 15

A typical title contains about how many words?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  10-15 
C)  15-20 
D)  20-25 
A)  5-10 
B)  10-15 
C)  15-20 
D)  20-25

Question 16

In which of the following parts would "deep analysis" be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  abstract 
C)  method 
D)  literature review 
A)  introduction 
B)  abstract 
C)  method 
D)  literature review

Question 17

When describing a measure, which of the following is NOT an important element to include?

Accepted Answer

A)  names of similar measures 
B)  the trait the scale is designed to measure 
C)  a sample item 
D)  reliability (i.e., alphas) and validity 
A)  names of similar measures 
B)  the trait the scale is designed to measure 
C)  a sample item 
D)  reliability (i.e., alphas) and validity

Question 18

When should a research report use a statistical table to report demographics?

Accepted Answer

A)  always 
B)  when a small number of demographics are reported 
C)  when multiple groups are compared 
D)  when the audience is unfamiliar with statistical tools 
A)  always 
B)  when a small number of demographics are reported 
C)  when multiple groups are compared 
D)  when the audience is unfamiliar with statistical tools

Question 19

When should a research report include the number of participants?

Accepted Answer

A)  always 
B)  when a small number of demographics are reported 
C)  when multiple groups are compared 
D)  when the audience is unfamiliar with statistical tools 
A)  always 
B)  when a small number of demographics are reported 
C)  when multiple groups are compared 
D)  when the audience is unfamiliar with statistical tools

Question 20

If a Discussion section is long, researchers sometimes include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an index 
B)  an abstract 
C)  subheadings 
D)  a table of contents 
A)  an index 
B)  an abstract 
C)  subheadings 
D)  a table of contents

In reports of quantitative research, which of the following is a descriptive statistic?

Where, in an abstract that included it, would background information be found?

Where does the subheading Participants appear in a research report?

When an established measure is used in a report, how should it be referenced?

A title is typically followed by what?

A literature review is a series of summaries of previously published studies.

Which of the following would typically appear in Chapter Three of a dissertation?

One way to establish the importance of a problem is to cite statistics. What is the second way?

Journals often require relatively short abstracts, often limiting the number of words to no more than how many?

Which chapter should contain a detailed discussion of the literature on related theories?

The Discussion should begin with a reference to what?

In a thesis or dissertation, which of the following would NOT be included in the first chapter?

How often should direct quotations appear in the first chapter of a dissertation?

When discussing limitations, it is appropriate to indicate how the limitations might affect what?

A typical title contains about how many words?

In which of the following parts would "deep analysis" be found?

When describing a measure, which of the following is NOT an important element to include?

When should a research report use a statistical table to report demographics?

When should a research report include the number of participants?

If a Discussion section is long, researchers sometimes include which of the following?

Introduction to Research Methods

Reviewing and Citing the Literature

Basic Concepts in Quantitative Research

Sampling

Measurement

Qualitative Research Design

Designing Experimental Research

Analyzing Data: Understanding Statistics

Effect Size and Meta-Analysis

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Exam 10: Preparing Research Reports

In reports of quantitative research, which of the following is a descriptive statistic?

Where, in an abstract that included it, would background information be found?

Where does the subheading Participants appear in a research report?

When an established measure is used in a report, how should it be referenced?

A title is typically followed by what?

A literature review is a series of summaries of previously published studies.

Which of the following would typically appear in Chapter Three of a dissertation?

One way to establish the importance of a problem is to cite statistics. What is the second way?

Journals often require relatively short abstracts, often limiting the number of words to no more than how many?

Which chapter should contain a detailed discussion of the literature on related theories?

The Discussion should begin with a reference to what?

In a thesis or dissertation, which of the following would NOT be included in the first chapter?

How often should direct quotations appear in the first chapter of a dissertation?

When discussing limitations, it is appropriate to indicate how the limitations might affect what?

A typical title contains about how many words?

In which of the following parts would "deep analysis" be found?

When describing a measure, which of the following is NOT an important element to include?

When should a research report use a statistical table to report demographics?

When should a research report include the number of participants?

If a Discussion section is long, researchers sometimes include which of the following?

Introduction to Research Methods

Reviewing and Citing the Literature

Basic Concepts in Quantitative Research

Sampling

Measurement

Qualitative Research Design

Designing Experimental Research

Analyzing Data: Understanding Statistics

Effect Size and Meta-Analysis

Filters