Deck 15: Reporting Research Results

Question 1

The writing specifications in the APA publication manual apply to

A) only the introduction section of the manuscript.
B) only the results section of the manuscript.
C) only the results and the methods sections of the manuscript.
D) all sections of the manuscript.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following represents the best example for a title of a research paper?

A) A study of learning and forgetting
B) Positive mood makes judgments of others' emotions more positive
C) Discrimination in the workplace
D) Research on the behavior of the praying mantis

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Scientific knowledge is communicated through which of the following methods?

A) Formal publication of research reports in scientific journals
B) Electronic communications
C) Scientific conventions
D) All of the above are used to share scientific knowledge.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct APA format of the citation for a journal article with two authors?

A) Authors, article title, journal title, journal volume, page numbers, year
B) Authors, year, journal title, article title, journal volume, page numbers
C) Authors, year, article title, journal title, journal volume, page numbers
D) Year, authors, journal title, article title, journal volume, page numbers

Question 5

What information should normally be reported in the results section of the research article?

A) All of the statistical analyses that were conducted, whether they are significant or not
B) None-statistical analyses should be reported in the discussion section.
C) Only the statistically significant results that support the research hypothesis
D) Any statistical analyses that are necessary to allow for a full understanding of the meaning of the data

Question 6

Which section of the research article summarizes the entire research report in 150 words or less?

A) Abstract
B) Introduction
C) Author note
D) Brief note

Question 7

Which of the following is not mentioned in your textbook as a goal to help research reports be written more effectively?

A) Precisely describe what you did.
B) Reread your report two or three times for clarity.
C) Be critical of other scientists' work related to yours.
D) Organize your report in an interesting manner.

Question 8

The major objective of using the APA format when writing a research report is

A) to prevent scientists from over-elaborating on their studies.
B) to ensure that only other scientists can comprehend the material.
C) to allow efficient presentation of the research methods and the data.
D) to allow readers to focus on statistical analyses.

Question 9

Scientists conduct their research primarily to

A) have it printed in psychological journals.
B) contribute to the accumulation of scientific knowledge.
C) enable them to join professional organizations.
D) speak at scientific meetings.

Question 10

Which of the following is not part of the introduction section as described by APA format?

A) Highlighting relevant existing research
B) Stating the research hypothesis
C) Engaging the reader
D) Describing how the research was conducted

Question 11

The sections, in order from beginning to end, of a research paper in APA format are as follows:

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 12

When writing the research report, it is useful to organize the article in terms of which of the following shapes?

A) Hourglass
B) Funnel
C) Circle
D) Pyramid

Question 13

The purpose of scientific meetings is to

A) decide which research studies are important.
B) conduct experimental research.
C) share ideas and research results with other scientists.
D) get manuscripts published.

Question 14

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of the sections of a research report?

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

Question 15

When the collected data do not exactly support the original research hypothesis, it is sometimes useful to

A) change the data to support the original predictions.
B) rewrite the theory to support the data.
C) rewrite the introduction to more accurately reflect what was actually found.
D) disregard the study and begin again.

Question 16

Which of the following represents the progress of the research manuscript as it is considered for publication in a scientific journal?

A) Choose a journal for publication, submit manuscript to journal editor, peer review, journal editor action letter, revisions, publication
B) Choose a journal for publication, peer review, revisions, submit manuscript to journal editor, action letter, publication
C) Peer review, choose journal for publication, submit manuscript to journal editor, action letter, revisions, publication
D) Choose a journal for publication, peer review, action letter, revisions, submit manuscript to journal editor, publication

Question 17

The major purpose of peer review is to

A) improve the quality of the article through constructive criticism about the research.
B) review the merits of research to be done in the future.
C) help reviewers locate articles that most support their theories.
D) have scientists outside the field of the author's expertise evaluate the importance of the research.

Question 18

Which section of the research article describes exactly how the experiment was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures used?

A) Introduction
B) Method
C) Results
D) Discussion

Question 19

The most general elements of the research report should be included in which of the following sections?

A) Introduction and discussion
B) Method and results
C) Abstract and methods
D) Results and discussion

Question 20

Which section of the research report reviews the major findings of the research that was conducted and interprets their meaning?

A) Introduction
B) Method
C) Results
D) Discussion

Question 21

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.
D) the likely applicability of the study to real world settings.

Question 22

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

A) Introduction
B) Method
C) Results
D) Discussion

Question 23

Gilbert is writing a research report on the strength of religious beliefs on political affiliation. Which of the following behaviors would likely help him write a good report?

A) Citing research that is most directly relevant to the study
B) Using transitions to help the narrative flow smoothly
C) Creating an outline before actually writing the report
D) All of the above would likely be useful to Gilbert.

Question 24

Carol is writing a report on the effect of alcohol on sleeping patterns. Within which sections should she indicate her views about why her research is interesting and worth conducting?

A) Introduction and discussion
B) Method and discussion
C) Results and method
D) Discussion and method

Question 25

The __________ and the __________sections of a research report are more likely to express the researcher's values.

A) results; discussion
B) introduction; results
C) introduction; discussion
D) introduction; methods

Question 26

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

A) The abstract
B) A detailed listing of the study's participants
C) References and tables
D) A list of upcoming conference presentations

Question 27

According to your textbook, a common error made within the discussion section is to

A) match the conclusions of the research with the data.
B) overemphasize the importance of the research.
C) consider the limitations of the study.
D) discuss the broader implications of the research.