Question 1

For method, include in the abstract

Accepted Answer

A)  apparatus.
B)  how the participants were randomized to groups.
C)  manipulation check.
D)  none of the above A

Question 2

The abstract should contain some information from

Accepted Answer

A)  all sections except the introduction.
B)  all sections except the discussion.
C)  all sections without exception.
D)  none of the above C

Question 3

Information in the abstract about participants should include

Accepted Answer

A)  age.
B)  number.
C)  gender.
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The word ABSTRACT should appear in all caps, centered at the top.
B)  The word Abstract should appear in bold print, centered at the top.
C)  The word Abstract should appear in italics, centered at the top.
D)  none of the above

Question 5

The length of the abstract should be

Accepted Answer

A)  whatever the journal specifies.
B)  150 words or fewer.
C)  250 words or fewer.
D)  300 words or fewer.

Question 6

The abstract should

Accepted Answer

A)  be able to stand alone.
B)  use active rather than passive voice.
C)  use numerals instead of number words for numbers below 10.
D)  all of the above

Question 7

The abstract should contain

Accepted Answer

A)  key facts from each section.
B)  only information from method and results.
C)  only information from discussion.
D)  none of the above

Question 8

You should include in the abstract the

Accepted Answer

A)  major purpose of the study.
B)  major result of the study.
C)  major contribution of the study.
D)  all of the above

Question 9

From the results, include in the abstract

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA or t-test results if you have them.
B)  significance levels.
C)  major and secondary findings.
D)  none of the above

Question 10

The Abstract will be read by someone who is

Accepted Answer

A)  looking for a summary prior to reading an article.
B)  browsing for something interesting to read.
C)  looking for sources for a paper.
D)  all of the above

Exam 7: Preparing the Abstract