Deck 13: The Results Section

Question 1

The results section of a research report typically includes the researchers conclusions about the meaning of the findings.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Primary comparisons in tables should be presented horizontally, not vertically.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A writer should always present a complete written explanation for the tables provided in the results section.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Tables should be labeled using Arabic numbers not Roman numerals.

Question 5

The word significant means that information is important when written in the healthcare literature.

Question 6

Sufficient information about the statistical test must be provided to allow the reader to understand the preferred method for analysis.

Question 7

The Results section should present key findings related to the research question without commenting on the meaning or importance of the data as it relates to existing literature.

Question 8

General guidelines for developing graphs include that it is labeled as a figure and has a self-explanatory title.

Question 9

For the sake of clarity and brevity, tables and figures are typically used to show research results.

Question 10

Bar graphs are typically used to plot frequency distributions.

Question 11

General guidelines for developing figures include that they are referred to in the text and are numbered consecutively.

Question 12

Pie charts are used to show percentages or proportions of different quantities and often used in descriptive research.

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a mistake when creating the results section?

A) Summarizing the findings of the study
B) Presenting tables and graphs
C) Providing raw data
D) Reviewing demographic data

Question 14

Which of the following is used to plot frequency distributions?

A) Tables
B) Pie charts
C) Bar graphs
D) Histograms

Question 15

Which of the following is used to show the relationship between independent variables that are categorical?

A) Histogram
B) Bar graph
C) Line graph
D) Bubble chart

Question 16

Which of the following is used when comparing the results of two quantitative groups?

A) Histogram
B) Bar graph
C) Line graph
D) Bubble chart

Question 17

When using the line graph, where should the dependent variable be plotted?

A) X axis
B) Y axis
C) Z axis
D) On the line

Question 18

What is the suggested amount of shading contrast between different elements of a graph?

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 30%

Question 19

Which is a commercial software program that can create tables and graphs with data?

A) Microsoft Excel
B) SPSS
C) Both programs can create tables and graphs
D) None of the programs above can create tables and graphs

Question 20

Which is considered a type of figure?

A) Charts
B) Diagrams
C) Pictures
D) All of these
E) None of these