Deck 14: Writing up Research and Using Results

Question 1

It is important to write about your research ______.

A) to make results known
B) to make procedures transparent
C) to reflect about what you did in your study
D) all of these

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A quantitative research report should include ______.

A) the theoretical background of the study
B) the hypothesis
C) philosophical considerations about why one should refrain from research in the area
D) a detailed report of encounters with single participants

Answer 2

A , B

Question 3

Describing the empirical procedure of a quantitative study should include ______.

A) the type of study that was conducted
B) measurement of variables
C) a detailed reasoning why a quantitative study was done
D) theoretical backgrounds of the study.

Answer 3

A , B

Question 4

In reporting the results it is important to include ______.

A) every detail of the findings
B) the raw data (all scales that were filled by every participant)
C) a condensation of the main and essential findings
D) the biographies of the researchers

Question 5

Evidence means ______.

A) all findings of a study
B) the major outcome of a study
C) the basis of a scientifically informed practice (in medicine for example)
D) the statement of one participant

Question 6

Writing up qualitative research should include ______.

A) most general aspects of the situation
B) how materials were collected and analysed
C) means and standard deviation of the results
D) a description of the control group

Question 7

Van Maanen has suggested the following forms of presentation of qualitative research:

A) realist tales
B) confessional and impressionist tales
C) fairy tales
D) novels

Question 8

Impact with research can be made if ______.

A) the findings are focused and nailed down so that practitioners and lay people see their relevance
B) the language of writing about research is as complicated as possible
C) the audience is expected to adapt to the researchers' world view
D) the report is as long and as detailed as possible