Question 1

A paper is more likely to be published if the results agree with the theoretical views of the reviewers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Why would research students prefer secondary sources to primary sources when obtaining information to conduct research?

Accepted Answer

Research students might prefer secondary sources to primary sources for several reasons. Firstly, secondary sources provide a broader perspective as they offer analysis, interpretation, or evaluation of primary sources. This can help students understand the context and implications of the research more effectively. Secondly, secondary sources are often more accessible and convenient to use. They are usually available in libraries, databases, and even online, making them easier to locate and utilize. Thirdly, secondary sources can save time as they summarize, condense, and synthesize a large amount of information from primary sources. Lastly, secondary sources can provide a useful reference point for students to compare their own interpretations and analysis with those of other researchers. However, it's important to note that while secondary sources can be beneficial, they should be used in conjunction with primary sources to ensure a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the research topic.

Question 3

When evaluating a results section, you should determine whether the:

Accepted Answer

A)  results are important. 
B)  results fit with your feelings about the phenomenon under investigation. 
C)  appropriate statistics were applied. 
D)  results agree with the particular theory to which you subscribe. 
A)  results are important. 
B)  results fit with your feelings about the phenomenon under investigation. 
C)  appropriate statistics were applied. 
D)  results agree with the particular theory to which you subscribe. C

Question 4

It is possible to find quality research articles in nonrefereed journals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Findings inconsistent with previous findings are usually published immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List the major sections of an APA-style paper. What information would you expect to find in each section?

Accepted Answer

The major sections of an APA-style paper

Question 7

A question you can answer with objective observation is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  poser. 
B)  empirical question. 
C)  philosophical question. 
D)  simple query. 
A)  poser. 
B)  empirical question. 
C)  philosophical question. 
D)  simple query.

Question 8

A present editorial policy seems to be that:

Accepted Answer

A)  single experiments are preferred over multiple experiments. 
B)  no more than two experiments should be reported in one paper. 
C)  multiple experiments or a parametric study involving several levels of two or more independent variables is more acceptable than single experiments. 
D)  follow-ups to a main experiment reported in a paper should be handled in separate "research notes" publications. 
A)  single experiments are preferred over multiple experiments. 
B)  no more than two experiments should be reported in one paper. 
C)  multiple experiments or a parametric study involving several levels of two or more independent variables is more acceptable than single experiments. 
D)  follow-ups to a main experiment reported in a paper should be handled in separate "research notes" publications.

Question 9

A _____ periodical contains articles for which reference citations are always provided. It is published by a professional organization and written by a researcher.

Accepted Answer

A)  scholarly 
B)  substantive news/general interest 
C)  popular 
D)  sensational 
A)  scholarly 
B)  substantive news/general interest 
C)  popular 
D)  sensational

Question 10

Most journals will refuse publication of a paper if the:

Accepted Answer

A)  authors are from a non-prestigious institution. 
B)  results fail to reach conventionally accepted levels of statistical significance. 
C)  paper has more than three authors. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  authors are from a non-prestigious institution. 
B)  results fail to reach conventionally accepted levels of statistical significance. 
C)  paper has more than three authors. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Although books can be good sources for a literature review, the material in them should be considered with caution because:

Accepted Answer

A)  books do not contain original reports of research. 
B)  the review process that books undergo may not be as rigorous as the process that articles in scientific journals undergo. 
C)  the authors of books are not as highly respected as the authors of journal articles. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  books do not contain original reports of research. 
B)  the review process that books undergo may not be as rigorous as the process that articles in scientific journals undergo. 
C)  the authors of books are not as highly respected as the authors of journal articles. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

The file drawer phenomenon refers to the fact that many studies that fail to obtain significant results are never published, making published findings less reliable than they seem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An author's interpretation of his or her results is found in the _____ of a research article.

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion section 
B)  introduction 
C)  method section 
D)  results section 
A)  discussion section 
B)  introduction 
C)  method section 
D)  results section

Question 14

A research project being run on the Internet would qualify as a(n) _____ source of research ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)  unsystematic 
B)  systematic 
C)  theoretical 
D)  bad 
A)  unsystematic 
B)  systematic 
C)  theoretical 
D)  bad

Question 15

Which of the following would be an example of getting a research idea from systematic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observing a particular behavior under naturally occurring conditions after generating some general ideas about the behavior 
B)  Reading research published in scientific journals 
C)  Observing a novel behavior of subjects in an ongoing experiment 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  Observing a particular behavior under naturally occurring conditions after generating some general ideas about the behavior 
B)  Reading research published in scientific journals 
C)  Observing a novel behavior of subjects in an ongoing experiment 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

A secondary source is as good as a primary source for obtaining information about research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Give two examples of good research questions, and explain why they are good questions.

Accepted Answer

Example 1: "What is the impact of social

Question 18

If two opposing theories account for the same initial observations, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  you should avoid doing research in that area 
B)  one of the theories must logically be incorrect 
C)  you have a fascinating opportunity to pit the theories against each other in research 
D)  both the theories are incorrect 
A)  you should avoid doing research in that area 
B)  one of the theories must logically be incorrect 
C)  you have a fascinating opportunity to pit the theories against each other in research 
D)  both the theories are incorrect

Question 19

Information in a nonrefereed journal is likely to be sketchier than information in a refereed journal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"Hunger is defined as 24 hours of food deprivation." This is an example of a(n) _____ definition.

Accepted Answer

A)  circular 
B)  scientific 
C)  operational 
D)  commonsense 
A)  circular 
B)  scientific 
C)  operational 
D)  commonsense

A paper is more likely to be published if the results agree with the theoretical views of the reviewers.

Why would research students prefer secondary sources to primary sources when obtaining information to conduct research?

When evaluating a results section, you should determine whether the:

It is possible to find quality research articles in nonrefereed journals.

Findings inconsistent with previous findings are usually published immediately.

List the major sections of an APA-style paper. What information would you expect to find in each section?

A question you can answer with objective observation is called a(n):

A present editorial policy seems to be that:

A _____ periodical contains articles for which reference citations are always provided. It is published by a professional organization and written by a researcher.

Most journals will refuse publication of a paper if the:

Although books can be good sources for a literature review, the material in them should be considered with caution because:

The file drawer phenomenon refers to the fact that many studies that fail to obtain significant results are never published, making published findings less reliable than they seem.

An author's interpretation of his or her results is found in the _____ of a research article.

A research project being run on the Internet would qualify as a(n) _____ source of research ideas.

Which of the following would be an example of getting a research idea from systematic observation?

A secondary source is as good as a primary source for obtaining information about research.

Give two examples of good research questions, and explain why they are good questions.

If two opposing theories account for the same initial observations, _____.

Information in a nonrefereed journal is likely to be sketchier than information in a refereed journal.

"Hunger is defined as 24 hours of food deprivation." This is an example of a(n) _____ definition.

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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Exam 3: Getting Ideas for Research

A paper is more likely to be published if the results agree with the theoretical views of the reviewers.

Why would research students prefer secondary sources to primary sources when obtaining information to conduct research?

When evaluating a results section, you should determine whether the:

It is possible to find quality research articles in nonrefereed journals.

Findings inconsistent with previous findings are usually published immediately.

List the major sections of an APA-style paper. What information would you expect to find in each section?

A question you can answer with objective observation is called a(n):

A present editorial policy seems to be that:

A _____ periodical contains articles for which reference citations are always provided. It is published by a professional organization and written by a researcher.

Most journals will refuse publication of a paper if the:

Although books can be good sources for a literature review, the material in them should be considered with caution because:

The file drawer phenomenon refers to the fact that many studies that fail to obtain significant results are never published, making published findings less reliable than they seem.

An author's interpretation of his or her results is found in the _____ of a research article.

A research project being run on the Internet would qualify as a(n) _____ source of research ideas.

Which of the following would be an example of getting a research idea from systematic observation?

A secondary source is as good as a primary source for obtaining information about research.

Give two examples of good research questions, and explain why they are good questions.

If two opposing theories account for the same initial observations, _____.

Information in a nonrefereed journal is likely to be sketchier than information in a refereed journal.

"Hunger is defined as 24 hours of food deprivation." This is an example of a(n) _____ definition.

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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