Question 1

It is generally a good idea to use the most complex statistical analysis or test the most complicated statistical model when conducting your own research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The abstract is a general overview or summary of the research study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is usually omitted from the abstract?

Accepted Answer

A)  the history of the research that led to the current program of work 
B)  the procedure the participant experienced 
C)  the implications of the work 
D)  a description of the sample 
A)  the history of the research that led to the current program of work 
B)  the procedure the participant experienced 
C)  the implications of the work 
D)  a description of the sample

Question 4

Which of the following is not a goal of the introduction of a quantitative research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain the purpose of the research 
B)  Explain why the research is important 
C)  Explain how the research relates to existing knowledge in the field 
D)  Explain the procedure of the study 
A)  Explain the purpose of the research 
B)  Explain why the research is important 
C)  Explain how the research relates to existing knowledge in the field 
D)  Explain the procedure of the study

Question 5

The hourglass structure of a research report suggests that the results should be narrow and focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are appropriate ways to make the results section more readable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Run all your statistics, but include as few statistics as possible. For example, specific conditions don't need to be mentioned as only significant findings need to be reported. 
B)  Divide the analyses into sections addressing particular hypotheses or issues and consider placing some of the key results in tables and/or figures. 
C)  Use only figures and tables to portray your data, as text form is the hardest to understand. 
D)  Do not include any statistics, but only tell the reader what the findings actually are. Statistics make the results section difficult to read. 
A)  Run all your statistics, but include as few statistics as possible. For example, specific conditions don't need to be mentioned as only significant findings need to be reported. 
B)  Divide the analyses into sections addressing particular hypotheses or issues and consider placing some of the key results in tables and/or figures. 
C)  Use only figures and tables to portray your data, as text form is the hardest to understand. 
D)  Do not include any statistics, but only tell the reader what the findings actually are. Statistics make the results section difficult to read.

It is generally a good idea to use the most complex statistical analysis or test the most complicated statistical model when conducting your own research.

The abstract is a general overview or summary of the research study.

What is usually omitted from the abstract?

Which of the following is not a goal of the introduction of a quantitative research report?

The hourglass structure of a research report suggests that the results should be narrow and focused.

What are appropriate ways to make the results section more readable?

Introduction to Research Methods

The Ethical Imperative

Negotiating the Institutional Review Board Process

Starting Your Research

Focusing Your Question and Choosing a Design

Developing Your Research Protocol

Survey and Interview Approaches

Experimental Designs

Variations on Experimental Designs

Observation, Case Studies, Archival Research, and Meta-Analysis

Neuroscience Methods

Research Over Age and Time

Analyzing Your Data I: an Overview

Analyzing Your Data II: Specific Approaches

Publishing Your Research

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Exam 15: Writing up Your Results

It is generally a good idea to use the most complex statistical analysis or test the most complicated statistical model when conducting your own research.

The abstract is a general overview or summary of the research study.

What is usually omitted from the abstract?

Which of the following is not a goal of the introduction of a quantitative research report?

The hourglass structure of a research report suggests that the results should be narrow and focused.

What are appropriate ways to make the results section more readable?

Introduction to Research Methods

The Ethical Imperative

Negotiating the Institutional Review Board Process

Starting Your Research

Focusing Your Question and Choosing a Design

Developing Your Research Protocol

Survey and Interview Approaches

Experimental Designs

Variations on Experimental Designs

Observation, Case Studies, Archival Research, and Meta-Analysis

Neuroscience Methods

Research Over Age and Time

Analyzing Your Data I: an Overview

Analyzing Your Data II: Specific Approaches

Publishing Your Research

Filters