Deck 16: Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication

Question 1

Which section of an APA-formatted article should interpret the data?

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which section of an APA-formatted article allows the authors the freedom to discuss their opinion?

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The "introduction" should cite

A) as much of the literature in the field as possible to save the readers library time.
B) as much literature as needed to show continuity between what has been done and what you are going to do.
C) as little literature as possible, as publication costs are exorbitant.
D) any previous research that is remotely related to your study.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The "participants'" subsection of "method" should include all of the following EXCEPT

A) how the participants were instructed.
B) how participants were assigned to groups.
C) how many participants were studied.
D) how the participants were compensated for their participation.

Question 5

Which section of an APA-formatted article should cite the relevant literature?

A) introduction
B) method
C) results
D) none of the above

Question 6

A discussion of prior research in the field can usually be found in

A) the introduction and method sections.
B) the introduction and discussion sections.
C) only in the methods.
D) only in the discussion.

Question 7

Which section of an APA-formatted article should present the way participants are selected?

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

Question 8

Which section of an APA-formatted article should specify how the data were analyzed?

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

Question 9

The "abstract" appears before the body of the report and

A) summarizes the entire article in great detail.
B) summarizes the entire article in approximately 200 words.
C) presents the results of the study in summary form.
D) is designed to "hook" the potential reader into reading the whole article by reporting the hypothesis but not the results.

Question 10

The "introduction" should begin

A) broadly with a general introduction to the problem.
B) focused on what the research question is.
C) narrow and become broad.
D) with a vague description of the problem, and clarify as you proceed.

Question 11

Which section of an APA-formatted article should develop the hypothesis?

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

Question 12

The "procedure" subsection of "method"

A) should specify what was done from first encounter between the researcher and the participant until the last.
B) should specify what equipment was used, including the brand names.
C) should specify the statistical tests that were used and how they were used.
D) should contain only the instructions given to the participant and, therefore, it is only included in the report when human participants are used.

Question 13

The "introduction" should be funnel-shaped in that you start

A) with the specific research problem and "funnel" the reader into the methods section.
B) with a specific literature review and broaden into the all of the possible research problems.
C) with a very broad perspective of science, narrow it to psychology, and then focus on your hypothesis.
D) with a broad description of the problem and end with the specific statement of the problem.

Question 14

The "method" section

A) is omitted in many publications due to its tedious nature.
B) contains a description of the statistical tests used and the results of those tests.
C) is complete if it meets the "criterion of replication."
D) describes how you arrived at your specific hypothesis.

Question 15

Which of the following would NOT be included in a "method" section of a publication?

A) participants
B) apparatus
C) implications
D) materials

Question 16

Scientists have an obligation to conduct well designed studies and

A) to communicate the results.
B) to do all necessary follow-up studies before reporting the findings.
C) to determine what knowledge is still missing.
D) to replicate their own research.

Question 17

Which of the following is used by psychology students and researchers for standardized formatting of research manuscripts?

A) The Elements of Style
B) APA Publication Manual
C) Writing Papers in Psychology
D) Researching and Writing in the Social Sciences

Question 18

The "results" section should include all of the following EXCEPT

A) the statistical tests used.
B) the levels of significance.
C) summarized data such as group means.
D) a full discussion of the implications of the statistical tests.

Question 19

The "discussion" section should include all of the following EXCEPT

A) any data not mentioned in the results section.
B) what the study contributes.
C) how it has helped to solve the research problem.
D) what the theoretical implications are.

Question 20

You should submit your research for publication if

A) you think the study is scientifically significant.
B) you think the study was soundly designed and executed.
C) you think the study is scientifically significant and you think the study was soundly designed and executed.
D) it will help you to attain your career goals.

Question 21

It is useful to organize the introduction section in terms of which of the following shapes?

A) figure 8
B) funnel
C) diamond
D) double helix

Question 22

Psychology students are often told to use economy of expression when writing. That means

A) be clear and succinct
B) avoid redundancy of words and the use of jargon
C) eliminate overly detailed descriptions
D) all of the above

Question 23

The results section should indicate

A) which participants were used in the study.
B) the stimulus materials used in the study.
C) the alpha level and the p-value of the statistical tests.
D) the likely applicability of the study to real world settings.

Question 24

Which of the following comes at the end of the research report?

A) the abstract
B) all of the raw data from the study
C) references and tables
D) printouts of all SPSS analysis

Question 25

In describing participants you should be careful not to use biased or demeaning terms. There are three particular areas to be careful about. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A) species
B) gender
C) race
D) disabilities

Question 26

Which of the following pieces of information should NOT be included on the title page?

A) running head
B) institutional affiliation
C) author note
D) all of these should be included on the title page

Question 27

Which of the following should be used infrequently according to APA style?

A) italics
B) headings
C) abbreviations
D) a and c

Question 28

To avoid plagiarism be sure to

A) use quotation marks for other's words.
B) give a citation to the original source.
C) substantially reword what others have said, but give credit to them for the ideas.
D) all of the above.

Question 29

Which of the following is the proper order of sections of a research paper in APA format?

A) abstract, introduction, method, results, tables, discussion, figures.
B) introduction, method, discussion, results, tables, figures.
C) abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, tables, figures.
D) abstract, introduction, results, method, discussion, figures, tables.

Question 30

Which section of the paper should describe exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

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

Question 31

The introduction of your paper should begin on page

A) one.
B) two.
C) three.
D) four.

Question 32

Which section of the research report contains the statistical analysis of the data?

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

Question 33

Which of the following labels should not be used for sexual orientation?

A) homosexual
B) lesbian
C) bisexual men
D) gay men

Question 34

Which of the following participant labels is the most respectful and should be used in a research manuscript?

A) manic vs. normal participants
B) participants with the diagnosis of mania
C) manic victims
D) none of the above

Question 35

Where in the introduction would you find a statement of the researcher's hypothesis?

A) in the opening paragraph
B) before discussing previous research
C) at the end of the introduction section
D) there is no standard; you may find it anywhere in the introduction

Question 36

When describing a participant with a disability which of the following is important to consider?

A) use people first language
B) don't mention the person's disability
C) avoid language that equates a person with their disability
D) a and c

Question 37

The essence of a research report is clear communication. To achieve this, you must have

A) an orderly presentation of ideas.
B) continuity of words, concepts and thematic development.
C) smoothness and economy of expression.
D) all of the above

Question 38

When beginning to write a research paper, it is frequently helpful to

A) start writing the introduction since that is the first part of the paper.
B) start writing the method section since that is the easiest to write.
C) write the discussionfirst since it may help you get an overview of the paper.
D) write the references section first since you know what you read.

Question 39

Which of the following voices should you write about participants in?

A) passive voice
B) active voice
C) future tense
D) past tense

Question 40

Which of the following should NOT be part of the introduction?

A) a discussion of relevant existing research
B) explicitly stating the research hypothesis
C) a general introduction to the problem area
D) describing how the research was conducted

Question 41

Imagine that you want to paraphrase the findings from a research project published by Glenn Simpson and Dawn Hager in 1989 titled "The Role of Crackle Crunch Cereal as a Cognitive Enhancer" - which of the following in-text citations would be correct according to APA style?

A) Simpson, G. and Hager, D. 1989). found that eating Crackle Crunch cereal was directly related to higher exam scores, but these effects dissipated after 2 hours.
B) Simpson, G. and Hager, D 1989). found that eating Crackle Crunch cereal was directly related to higher exam scores, but these effects dissipated after 2 hours p. 88).
C) Eating Crackle Crunch cereal has been found to enhance exam scores at least in the short-term Simpson & Hager, 1989).
D). Eating Crackle Crunch cereal has been found to enhance exam scores at least in the short-term Simpson, G. & Hager, D., 1989).

Question 42

Which of the following would be the best way to describe the age of research participants in a research report?

A) most of the participants were elderly
B) all of the participants in the study were over 65
C) the age of the participants ranged from 66 to 84
D) it is unethical to include information about the age of your participants

Question 43

A "level 1" heading should be

A) flush left with upper and lower case letters
B) flush left, boldface, with upper and lower case letters
C) centered, boldface, in upper and lower case letters
D) flush right, boldface, all upper case letters

Question 44

The DOI system

A) is a method used to review all submitted articles.
B) is used to identify information on digital records.
C) is outdated and will soon be replaced by electronic records.
D) is a method designed to assist young researchers in the writing process.

Question 45

Which of the following should be included on a cover letter to an editor when submitting a manuscript for publication?

A) if the manuscript has been presented at a scientific meeting
B) statement verifying ethical treatment of participants
C) your name, phone number, and email address
D) all of the above

Question 46

In figures, the font should be between and point font.

A) 8; 14
B) 5; 10
C) 20; 40
D) 10; 20

Question 47

Representing another author's ideas or statements as your own is

A) unethical and unprofessional.
B) called plagiarism.
C) avoidable by giving credit to the author and paraphrasing.
D) all of the above

Question 48

When you prepare your final manuscript for publication you should

A) use single spacing and a 12-point font
B) use 12-point font and both left and right margin justification
C) double space the body of the paper and use a 12-point font
D) double-space the body of the paper and use a 20-point font

Question 49

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself as a writer when using a table in a research manuscript?

A) Is the table necessary?
B) Is the title brief and explanatory?
C) Have you included column headings?
D) all of the above

Question 50

According to APA rules for in-text citations, when is it appropriate to use the designation "et al." in place of author names on the first citation?

A) if there are more than 6 authors
B) if there is more than 1 author
C) each time an article is cited if at least 1 author)
D) none of the above is correct

Question 51

You should write out numbers

A) beginning a sentence.
B) it is larger than ten.
C) it represents something other than data.
D) using the metric system.
E)g., twenty five) when

Question 52

Figure are placed within the figure while figure are placed below the figure.

A) captions; legends
B) legends; captions
C) subtitles; legends
D) maps; descriptions

Question 53

Which of the following is the correct form for a reference listing of a journal article?
A) Hernandez, J. & Briscoe, J. . The role of bedtime stories on children's nightmares. The Journal of Dreaming, 88, 35-42 2002).
A) Hernandez, Juan, & Briscoe, Jane 2002). The role of bedtime stories on children's nightmares. The Journal of Dreaming, 88, 35-42.

A) Hernandez, Juan, & Briscoe, Jane. The role of bedtime stories on children's nightmares. The Journal of Dreaming, 88, 35-42 2002).
B) Hernandez, J. & Briscoe, J. 2002). The role of bedtime stories on children's nightmares. The Journal of Dreaming, 88, 35-42.

Question 54

Short quotes fewer than 40 words) should be whereas long quotes should be .

A) included if absolutely necessary; avoided at all cost.
B) cited with the author's name; cited in the references but not the test
C) inserted in the text with quotation marks; displayed in a freestanding block without quotation marks
D) none of the above.

Question 55

According to APA style, when presenting statistical results, you should

A) always present in population parameters
B) provide enough information to allow the reader to corroborate the results
C) use economy of expression
D) always present statistical information in a table

Question 56

When presenting a graph, photograph, or drawing you should present it in a

A) table
B) chart
C) figure
D) outline

Question 57

Particularly prestigious journals like those published by APA and APS

A) accept articles for publication only after a large fee is collected.
B) generally only accept articles if they were solicited.
C) accept only 50% of the articles submitted.
D) accept only 15% of the articles submitted.

Question 58

If citing multiple studies by different authors how should they be listed?

A) alphabetically
B) by year of publication most recent first)
C) by year of publication most recent last)
D) by importance

Question 59

Imagine that you are paraphrasing a passage from two articles - one published in 2002 titled "Unconscious Perception in Formation of Love Attitudes" by M. Mutchnick and R. Peltier and another article by M. Simpson, B. Simpson, and B. Grant published in 1999 and titled "The Origins of Love: An Evolutionary Perspective". Which of the following in-text citations would be correct according to APA style?

A) Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Simpson, M., Simpson, B., & Grant, B., 1999; Mutchnick, M. & Peltier, R., 2002).
B) Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Simpson,M. Simpson, & Grant,
1999; Mutchnick, M & Peltier, 2002).
C) Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Mutchnick, M. & Peltier, R., 2002; Simpson, M., Simpson, B., & Grant, B., 1999).
D) Two recent studies have investigated how love develops Mutchnick, & Peltier 2002; Simpson, Simpson, & Grant, 1999).

Question 60

Which of the following is correct regarding the reporting of race and ethnicity?

A) your descriptions should very general and vague
B) your descriptions should be as specific as possible.
C) you should only include this information if the participants are from a minority group.
D) you should never include information about race or ethnicity.

Question 61

Typically the time limit for oral presentations is

A) 2 to 3 minutes.
B) 12 to 15 minutes.
C) 45 to 60 minutes.
D) up to the presenter.

Question 62

When you make an oral presentation of your research you should

A) provide as much methodological detail as possible.
B) read your presentation verbatim so you don't leave out anything important.
C) expect to talk very quickly so that you can get all of the information to fit within the time frame.
D) strive for a conversational style rather than reading your presentation.