Question 1

It is important that, in a discussion section, the researchers clearly distinguish between ___ and the conclusions based on ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  their speculation; the data 
B)  their speculation; alternative facts 
C)  alternative facts; prototypical facts 
D)  the statistical analyses; the data 
A)  their speculation; the data 
B)  their speculation; alternative facts 
C)  alternative facts; prototypical facts 
D)  the statistical analyses; the data A

Question 2

All of the following guidelines about the topics to include in a discussion section are correct, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  If the study has implications for practicing professionals, such implications should be discussed in specific terms. 
B)  If a study tests a theory, it is important to discuss what the study results mean for the theory that it tested. 
C)  Suggestions for future research often refer to overcoming the current study's limitations. 
D)  Suggestions for future research should include a detailed and specific plan for a subsequent study. 
A)  If the study has implications for practicing professionals, such implications should be discussed in specific terms. 
B)  If a study tests a theory, it is important to discuss what the study results mean for the theory that it tested. 
C)  Suggestions for future research often refer to overcoming the current study's limitations. 
D)  Suggestions for future research should include a detailed and specific plan for a subsequent study. D

Question 3

It is customary for researchers to acknowledge methodological limitations of their study in a research report. All of the following statements about this issue are correct, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The most common types of limitations are weaknesses in reviewing previous research. 
B)  Weaknesses can be discussed anywhere in a research report. 
C)  It is important to know the limitations for assessing the validity of the study results. 
D)  Sometimes, the study's strengths are discussed along with its limitations. 
A)  The most common types of limitations are weaknesses in reviewing previous research. 
B)  Weaknesses can be discussed anywhere in a research report. 
C)  It is important to know the limitations for assessing the validity of the study results. 
D)  Sometimes, the study's strengths are discussed along with its limitations. A

Question 4

All of the following titles for the discussion section are mentioned in the text as likely to be found in research literature. The only EXCEPTION is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discussion and Conclusions. 
B)  Discussion and Limitations. 
C)  Summary and Implications. 
D)  Implications and Consequences. 
A)  Discussion and Conclusions. 
B)  Discussion and Limitations. 
C)  Summary and Implications. 
D)  Implications and Consequences.

Question 5

Which one of the following is true about the discussion of previous research in a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Literature cited in the introduction should not be cited again in the discussion section. 
B)  It is important to discuss how the current study adds to the existing literature. 
C)  It is unnecessary to discuss any discrepancies between the study results and the findings in previous studies. 
D)  New literature should be cited in the discussion section of every research report. 
A)  Literature cited in the introduction should not be cited again in the discussion section. 
B)  It is important to discuss how the current study adds to the existing literature. 
C)  It is unnecessary to discuss any discrepancies between the study results and the findings in previous studies. 
D)  New literature should be cited in the discussion section of every research report.

Question 6

It is a good idea for researchers to include a brief summary at the beginning of the discussion section in their research report. The features of the study listed below are usually summarized there, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Purposes of the study. 
B)  Hypotheses of the study. 
C)  Methodology of the study. 
D)  Results of the study. 
A)  Purposes of the study. 
B)  Hypotheses of the study. 
C)  Methodology of the study. 
D)  Results of the study.

Question 7

Speculations are generally acceptable in a discussion section of a research report. The researchers are likely to speculate on the following topics, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  What the results might have been if a different sampling strategy were adopted… 
B)  What the results might have been if a different measure of the dependent variable were used… 
C)  What the results might have been if a different co-author were selected… 
D)  What some possible explanations might be for the results obtained in the study… 
A)  What the results might have been if a different sampling strategy were adopted… 
B)  What the results might have been if a different measure of the dependent variable were used… 
C)  What the results might have been if a different co-author were selected… 
D)  What some possible explanations might be for the results obtained in the study…

It is important that, in a discussion section, the researchers clearly distinguish between _ and the conclusions based on _.

All of the following guidelines about the topics to include in a discussion section are correct, EXCEPT:

It is customary for researchers to acknowledge methodological limitations of their study in a research report. All of the following statements about this issue are correct, EXCEPT:

All of the following titles for the discussion section are mentioned in the text as likely to be found in research literature. The only EXCEPTION is:

Which one of the following is true about the discussion of previous research in a research report?

It is a good idea for researchers to include a brief summary at the beginning of the discussion section in their research report. The features of the study listed below are usually summarized there, EXCEPT:

Speculations are generally acceptable in a discussion section of a research report. The researchers are likely to speculate on the following topics, EXCEPT:

Background for Evaluating Research Reports

Evaluating Titles

Evaluating Abstracts

Evaluating Introductions and Literature Reviews

A Closer Look at Evaluating Literature Reviews

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Generalize

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Do Not Generalize

Evaluating Measures

Evaluating Experimental Procedures

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Quantitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Qualitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Mixed Methods Research

Evaluating Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Towards Evidence-Based Practice

Putting It All Together

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Exam 13: Evaluating Discussion Sections

It is important that, in a discussion section, the researchers clearly distinguish between ___ and the conclusions based on ___.

All of the following guidelines about the topics to include in a discussion section are correct, EXCEPT:

It is customary for researchers to acknowledge methodological limitations of their study in a research report. All of the following statements about this issue are correct, EXCEPT:

All of the following titles for the discussion section are mentioned in the text as likely to be found in research literature. The only EXCEPTION is:

Which one of the following is true about the discussion of previous research in a research report?

It is a good idea for researchers to include a brief summary at the beginning of the discussion section in their research report. The features of the study listed below are usually summarized there, EXCEPT:

Speculations are generally acceptable in a discussion section of a research report. The researchers are likely to speculate on the following topics, EXCEPT:

Background for Evaluating Research Reports

Evaluating Titles

Evaluating Abstracts

Evaluating Introductions and Literature Reviews

A Closer Look at Evaluating Literature Reviews

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Generalize

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Do Not Generalize

Evaluating Measures

Evaluating Experimental Procedures

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Quantitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Qualitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Mixed Methods Research

Evaluating Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Towards Evidence-Based Practice

Putting It All Together

Filters

It is important that, in a discussion section, the researchers clearly distinguish between _ and the conclusions based on _.