Question 1

Which section of a research article is most likely to provide suggestions for additional research?

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

Question 2

When you identify a gap in the literature,you

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A) have found a poor study. 
B) have found a research idea. 
C) are dealing with a poorly researched area. 
D) are wise to switch topics. 
A) have found a poor study. 
B) have found a research idea. 
C) are dealing with a poorly researched area. 
D) are wise to switch topics. B

Question 3

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

Accepted Answer

A primary source is a first-hand report in which the authors describe their own research study,including why the research was done,how the study was conducted,what results were found,and how those results were interpreted.To obtain complete and accurate information regarding a study,it is important to consult the primary source.In contrast,a secondary source is a secondhand report in which the authors discuss someone else's study.Secondary sources provide concise summaries of past research.However,they are always incomplete and can be biased or simply inaccurate.

Question 4

Describe the steps involved in conducting a literature search.

Accepted Answer

The best plan for a literature search is

Question 5

Research studies that are intended to provide new knowledge would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) basic. 
B) applied. 
C) systematic. 
D) necessary. 
A) basic. 
B) applied. 
C) systematic. 
D) necessary.

Question 6

The discussion section of a research article typically

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A) provides interpretation of the findings. 
B) describes the overall purpose and rationale of the research. 
C) includes the results of statistical analyses. 
D) provides the details of the methodology used in the study. 
A) provides interpretation of the findings. 
B) describes the overall purpose and rationale of the research. 
C) includes the results of statistical analyses. 
D) provides the details of the methodology used in the study.

Question 7

While shopping,you observe the behavior of adolescents at the mall and get some ideas about what may be causing the behavior.This is an example of getting research ideas from

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A) theory. 
B) casual observation. 
C) systematic observation. 
D) second-hand information. 
A) theory. 
B) casual observation. 
C) systematic observation. 
D) second-hand information.

Question 8

Describe how developing a research idea is largely a weeding out process.

Accepted Answer

Developing a single,specific research id

Question 9

If a prediction in a study is confirmed by the results,the researcher has supported the hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)________ is a brief summary of a psychology article.

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A) abstract 
B) synopsis 
C) key word 
D) author name 
A) abstract 
B) synopsis 
C) key word 
D) author name

Question 11

Finding out why clients diagnosed with schizophrenia do not consistently take their medication,would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A) basic research. 
B) applied research. 
C) pseudoresearch. 
D) commonsense research. 
A) basic research. 
B) applied research. 
C) pseudoresearch. 
D) commonsense research.

Question 12

Which section of a research article is most likely to help you develop ideas for selecting participants and measuring the variables for your own study?

Accepted Answer

A) introduction 
B) method 
C) results 
D) abstract 
A) introduction 
B) method 
C) results 
D) abstract

Question 13

It is best to let the background literature lead you to a new research idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Before searching in PsycINFO,it is wise to identify the official subject terms for the list of terms you have identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After a research idea is found,the next step is to

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A) design the study. 
B) choose the participants. 
C) interpret the results of the study. 
D) convert the idea into a hypothesis and specific prediction. 
A) design the study. 
B) choose the participants. 
C) interpret the results of the study. 
D) convert the idea into a hypothesis and specific prediction.

Question 16

Although it is best to start with a specific research idea in mind,it also is possible to find ideas by reading other research reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe two mistakes that are commonly made in choosing a research topic.

Accepted Answer

When selecting a research topic,common m

Question 18

The results section of a research article typically

Accepted Answer

A) provides interpretation of the findings. 
B) describes the overall purpose and rationale of the research. 
C) includes the outcome of statistical analyses. 
D) provides the details of the methodology used in the study. 
A) provides interpretation of the findings. 
B) describes the overall purpose and rationale of the research. 
C) includes the outcome of statistical analyses. 
D) provides the details of the methodology used in the study.

Question 19

All journal articles are primary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One goal of your background reading is to find an unanswered research question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which section of a research article is most likely to provide suggestions for additional research?

When you identify a gap in the literature,you

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

Describe the steps involved in conducting a literature search.

Research studies that are intended to provide new knowledge would be classified as

The discussion section of a research article typically

While shopping,you observe the behavior of adolescents at the mall and get some ideas about what may be causing the behavior.This is an example of getting research ideas from

Describe how developing a research idea is largely a weeding out process.

If a prediction in a study is confirmed by the results,the researcher has supported the hypothesis.

A(n)________ is a brief summary of a psychology article.

Finding out why clients diagnosed with schizophrenia do not consistently take their medication,would be an example of

Which section of a research article is most likely to help you develop ideas for selecting participants and measuring the variables for your own study?

It is best to let the background literature lead you to a new research idea.

Before searching in PsycINFO,it is wise to identify the official subject terms for the list of terms you have identified.

After a research idea is found,the next step is to

Although it is best to start with a specific research idea in mind,it also is possible to find ideas by reading other research reports.

Describe two mistakes that are commonly made in choosing a research topic.

The results section of a research article typically

All journal articles are primary sources.

One goal of your background reading is to find an unanswered research question.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

Defining and Measuring Variables

Ethics in Research

Selecting Research Participants

Research Strategies and Validity

The Experimental Research Strategy

Experimental Designs: Between-Subjects Design

Experimental Designs: Within-Subjects Design

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group, Pre-Post, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Subject Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing a Research Report

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Exam 2: Research Ideas

Which section of a research article is most likely to provide suggestions for additional research?

When you identify a gap in the literature,you

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

Describe the steps involved in conducting a literature search.

Research studies that are intended to provide new knowledge would be classified as

The discussion section of a research article typically

While shopping,you observe the behavior of adolescents at the mall and get some ideas about what may be causing the behavior.This is an example of getting research ideas from

Describe how developing a research idea is largely a weeding out process.

If a prediction in a study is confirmed by the results,the researcher has supported the hypothesis.

A(n)________ is a brief summary of a psychology article.

Finding out why clients diagnosed with schizophrenia do not consistently take their medication,would be an example of

Which section of a research article is most likely to help you develop ideas for selecting participants and measuring the variables for your own study?

It is best to let the background literature lead you to a new research idea.

Before searching in PsycINFO,it is wise to identify the official subject terms for the list of terms you have identified.

After a research idea is found,the next step is to

Although it is best to start with a specific research idea in mind,it also is possible to find ideas by reading other research reports.

Describe two mistakes that are commonly made in choosing a research topic.

The results section of a research article typically

All journal articles are primary sources.

One goal of your background reading is to find an unanswered research question.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

Defining and Measuring Variables

Ethics in Research

Selecting Research Participants

Research Strategies and Validity

The Experimental Research Strategy

Experimental Designs: Between-Subjects Design

Experimental Designs: Within-Subjects Design

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group, Pre-Post, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Subject Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing a Research Report

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