Question 1

In summarizing the results, the researchers need to be succinct and note the significant points of the findings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The researchers should summarize the results by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  not using any numbers or statistics 
B)  relating results to previous research 
C)  relating results to theories and practice 
D)  all of the above 
A)  not using any numbers or statistics 
B)  relating results to previous research 
C)  relating results to theories and practice 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

After reviewing the Henderson et al. study, suggest some areas of future research that could be included in the discussion section.

Accepted Answer

Extending this line of research with children and adolescents who are victims of abuse would be an area of great interest. Some children, depending on age and educational opportunities, lack the ability to adequately and effectively express traumatic experiences through written or verbal language. Furthermore, children are often shamed into secrecy by their abusers and are fearful to disclose incidences of abuse. Mandalas drawn by such children could serve the need of expression of traumatic experiences in a simpler and less threatening way than writing or talking about the events. The current findings suggest that research in such areas would prove fruitful.

Question 4

List the IV and DV of the Storlie (2012) study.

Accepted Answer

The dependent variable was dre

Question 5

The researchers specifically review the research methods employed and the method of selecting participants to determine if ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the instruments used in the study were adequate 
B)  the study is reliable 
C)  there are potential limitations of the study 
D)  tactics or strategies for interpreting the data are provided 
A)  the instruments used in the study were adequate 
B)  the study is reliable 
C)  there are potential limitations of the study 
D)  tactics or strategies for interpreting the data are provided

Question 6

Why are practitioners interested in the discussion section?

Accepted Answer

We are particularly interested

Question 7

What was the hypothesis of the Storlie (2012) study?

Accepted Answer

The hypothesis was t

Question 8

Why should researchers restate the purpose of the study at the beginning of the discussion section?

Accepted Answer

This is done to remind the rea

Question 9

As consumers of research, practitioners are particularly interested in the discussion because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it provides an overview of the participants 
B)  it provides an overview of instrumentation 
C)  it delineates the variables used 
D)  it provides what worked and how it may be applied 
A)  it provides an overview of the participants 
B)  it provides an overview of instrumentation 
C)  it delineates the variables used 
D)  it provides what worked and how it may be applied

Question 10

In the discussion section, it is important that the researchers address ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  how the independent variable was chosen 
B)  how the dependent variable was chosen 
C)  how the research questions or hypotheses relate to the findings 
D)  what themes were used in the study 
A)  how the independent variable was chosen 
B)  how the dependent variable was chosen 
C)  how the research questions or hypotheses relate to the findings 
D)  what themes were used in the study

Question 11

Generally, the last point for the researchers to address in the discussion section is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  suggest further issues to study 
B)  discuss weaknesses of the study 
C)  discuss strengths of the study 
D)  discuss limitations of the study 
A)  suggest further issues to study 
B)  discuss weaknesses of the study 
C)  discuss strengths of the study 
D)  discuss limitations of the study

Question 12

What is addressed in the future research section? Give an example from a case in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

This section is of interest to other res

Question 13

The researchers' acknowledgement of possible limitations demonstrates ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty 
B)  integrity 
C)  an understanding of the cautions that should be taken when interpreting results 
D)  weakness 
A)  honesty 
B)  integrity 
C)  an understanding of the cautions that should be taken when interpreting results 
D)  weakness

Question 14

Ideally, the researchers will restate the purpose of the study ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  at the beginning of the discussion section 
B)  at the end of the discussion section 
C)  in the middle of the discussion section 
D)  throughout the paper 
A)  at the beginning of the discussion section 
B)  at the end of the discussion section 
C)  in the middle of the discussion section 
D)  throughout the paper

Question 15

How should researchers proceed when results do not meet expected outcomes or are not consistent with the theories addressed? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

The researchers may need to propose alte

Question 16

In the discussion section, researchers should summarize the results and use numbers or statistics and relate them to previous research, theories, and practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are some limitations of the Fry (2007) qualitative study?

Accepted Answer

Because of limitations to this study, th

Question 18

The discussion section is designed to summarize the intent of the research project and present implications for actual practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Restating the purpose is done to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  remind the reader of the purpose 
B)  determine if the hypotheses or research questions are answered 
C)  determine if the dependent variable has been identified 
D)  determine if the independent variable has been identified 
A)  remind the reader of the purpose 
B)  determine if the hypotheses or research questions are answered 
C)  determine if the dependent variable has been identified 
D)  determine if the independent variable has been identified

Question 20

What were two weaknesses of the Henderson et al. study?

Accepted Answer

Small sample size an

Exam 15: Evaluating the Discussion Section

In summarizing the results, the researchers need to be succinct and note the significant points of the findings.

The researchers should summarize the results by ______.

After reviewing the Henderson et al. study, suggest some areas of future research that could be included in the discussion section.

List the IV and DV of the Storlie (2012) study.

The researchers specifically review the research methods employed and the method of selecting participants to determine if ______.

Why are practitioners interested in the discussion section?

What was the hypothesis of the Storlie (2012) study?

Why should researchers restate the purpose of the study at the beginning of the discussion section?

As consumers of research, practitioners are particularly interested in the discussion because ______.

In the discussion section, it is important that the researchers address ______.

Generally, the last point for the researchers to address in the discussion section is to ______.

What is addressed in the future research section? Give an example from a case in the chapter.

The researchers' acknowledgement of possible limitations demonstrates ______.

Ideally, the researchers will restate the purpose of the study ______.

How should researchers proceed when results do not meet expected outcomes or are not consistent with the theories addressed? Give an example.

In the discussion section, researchers should summarize the results and use numbers or statistics and relate them to previous research, theories, and practice.

What are some limitations of the Fry (2007) qualitative study?

The discussion section is designed to summarize the intent of the research project and present implications for actual practice.

Restating the purpose is done to ______.

What were two weaknesses of the Henderson et al. study?

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