Exam 2: Where to Start

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the discussion section of a research report?

A theory:

One advantage of using the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)as a source of locating previous research is it:

A researcher is asked to guide the formulation of public policy on obesity.She conducts a research on the prevalent eating disorders.In this scenario,the idea behind the research originates from _____.

A researcher poses the following question: "Does the breed of a dog determine its ability to learn complex interactive skills?" This question is an example of a(n):

The American Psychological Association computer database that stores the contents of Psychological Abstracts is:

In which section of a research article does a researcher review the research from various perspectives,give all possible explanations for the results,and elaborate on why one explanation is superior to another?

Juan is writing a section of a research report that describes who participated in the research along with a description of how the study was conducted.Juan is most likely to be writing the _____ section of the research report.

To find out how many authors have referred to a particular article in the years since it was published,one would consult:

When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,we conclude that the theory is:

A professor conducts a study on tipping behavior in restaurants and hotels,which is designed to determine whether factors such as posture and communication influence tips left by customers.He conducts this study based on his experience in working at a restaurant as a youth.From this scenario,it can be inferred that the initial idea for the professor's study stems from:

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

Which section of a research article is most likely to include the specific expectations of a researcher as formal hypotheses?

Which of the following statements is true of a theory?

Using the Boolean operator AND when performing a search on PsycINFO will:

In which section of a research article would a researcher present the findings using statistical language?

Google Scholar is a specialized search engine that allows one to _____.

In view of the existing tension between the police department and the citizens of Metropolis,the city council conducts a survey among the residents for suggestions on how to improve police-community relations.This example best illustrates _____ as a source of research ideas.