Question 1

In APA style you use the first author's last name and "et al.":

Accepted Answer

A)  Every time there are more than five authors in text 
B)  The second and all subsequent citations when there are two or more authors 
C)  In text and on the reference list 
D)  Only in the abstract to save space 
A)  Every time there are more than five authors in text 
B)  The second and all subsequent citations when there are two or more authors 
C)  In text and on the reference list 
D)  Only in the abstract to save space

Question 2

The APA Manual recommends the frequent use of passive voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the five levels of APA headings.

Accepted Answer

The five levels of APA headings are as f

Question 4

The abstract should not exceed 120 words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If participants in your study were people who were aged 15 and 16, you could describe them as young men and young women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding footnotes, according to APA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most footnotes are content footnotes needed to supplement or amplify the information provided in the text. 
B)  Footnotes can be used to acknowledge copyright permission. 
C)  Footnotes should generally be used when they strengthen a discussion because otherwise they can be distracting. 
D)  APA does not recognize the use of footnotes. 
A)  Most footnotes are content footnotes needed to supplement or amplify the information provided in the text. 
B)  Footnotes can be used to acknowledge copyright permission. 
C)  Footnotes should generally be used when they strengthen a discussion because otherwise they can be distracting. 
D)  APA does not recognize the use of footnotes.

Question 7

An APA style "level 5" heading is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Centered, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
B)  Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
C)  Indented, boldface, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
D)  Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
A)  Centered, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
B)  Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
C)  Indented, boldface, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
D)  Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period

Question 8

The research report begins with the introduction section, but the label or heading for this section (i.e., the word Introduction) is not included in the manuscript.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List the seven sections of an APA style quantitative research report and describe what goes in each section.

Accepted Answer

The seven sections of an APA style quant

Question 10

According to the latest edition of the APA Manual, the use of the term "subjects" is acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When referencing other works that you have cited in the text of your report, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  State the first and last name of the author 
B)  Use the author-date citation method, for example (Christensen, 1972) 
C)  Use an asterisk and a footnote 
D)  Insert the full citation in parenthesis 
A)  State the first and last name of the author 
B)  Use the author-date citation method, for example (Christensen, 1972) 
C)  Use an asterisk and a footnote 
D)  Insert the full citation in parenthesis

Question 12

The discussion section of a quantitative research report should include a discussion of:

Accepted Answer

A)  How the data were analyzed 
B)  A presentation of all results 
C)  Your interpretation of the results, including their relationship to other research findings found in the published literature 
D)  The reasons for using the selected alpha level 
A)  How the data were analyzed 
B)  A presentation of all results 
C)  Your interpretation of the results, including their relationship to other research findings found in the published literature 
D)  The reasons for using the selected alpha level

Question 13

Writing a good research report requires a smoothness and economy of expression. If you have accomplished the goal of economy of expression, you have been frugal with the words used in the report. This frugality means that you have:

Accepted Answer

A)  Used redundancy to emphasize your hypotheses 
B)  Included complex verbal descriptions of the phenomena you have studied 
C)  Relied on highly technical professional language 
D)  Said things clearly without being wordy or obtuse 
A)  Used redundancy to emphasize your hypotheses 
B)  Included complex verbal descriptions of the phenomena you have studied 
C)  Relied on highly technical professional language 
D)  Said things clearly without being wordy or obtuse

Question 14

An APA style "level 2" heading is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Centered, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
B)  Flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
C)  Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
D)  Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
A)  Centered, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
B)  Flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
C)  Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
D)  Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period

Question 15

Compare and contrast the material that should be included in Tables and Figures in APA-style research reports.

Accepted Answer

Tables and figures are typically include

Question 16

Explain how to write a mixed methods research report, especially the Results section.

Accepted Answer

Writing a mixed methods research report

Question 17

One key APA rule states that a quotation of fewer than 40 words is inserted into the text and enclosed with double quotation marks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An APA style "level 4" heading is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
B)  Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
C)  Indented, boldface, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
D)  Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
A)  Flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading 
B)  Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
C)  Indented, boldface, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period 
D)  Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending in a period

Question 19

According to APA style, which of the following is/are true about abbreviations in your research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should abbreviate days of the week 
B)  Latin abbreviations can only be used outside of parentheses 
C)  Only use abbreviations when they are conventional and are likely to be familiar to the reader or when you can save considerable space and avoid cumbersome repetition 
D)  The only abbreviations you should use are those that are accepted as words. 
A)  You should abbreviate days of the week 
B)  Latin abbreviations can only be used outside of parentheses 
C)  Only use abbreviations when they are conventional and are likely to be familiar to the reader or when you can save considerable space and avoid cumbersome repetition 
D)  The only abbreviations you should use are those that are accepted as words.

Question 20

Qualitative research reports:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss what "the researcher" did 
B)  Use the passive voice 
C)  Refer to participants with pseudonyms 
D)  All share a similar format 
A)  Discuss what "the researcher" did 
B)  Use the passive voice 
C)  Refer to participants with pseudonyms 
D)  All share a similar format

Exam 21: How to Prepare a Research Report and Use Apa Style Guidelines

In APA style you use the first author's last name and "et al.":

The APA Manual recommends the frequent use of passive voice.

Describe the five levels of APA headings.

The abstract should not exceed 120 words.

If participants in your study were people who were aged 15 and 16, you could describe them as young men and young women.

Which of the following is true regarding footnotes, according to APA guidelines?

An APA style "level 5" heading is:

The research report begins with the introduction section, but the label or heading for this section (i.e., the word Introduction) is not included in the manuscript.

List the seven sections of an APA style quantitative research report and describe what goes in each section.

According to the latest edition of the APA Manual, the use of the term "subjects" is acceptable.

When referencing other works that you have cited in the text of your report, you should:

The discussion section of a quantitative research report should include a discussion of:

Writing a good research report requires a smoothness and economy of expression. If you have accomplished the goal of economy of expression, you have been frugal with the words used in the report. This frugality means that you have:

An APA style "level 2" heading is:

Compare and contrast the material that should be included in Tables and Figures in APA-style research reports.

Explain how to write a mixed methods research report, especially the Results section.

One key APA rule states that a quotation of fewer than 40 words is inserted into the text and enclosed with double quotation marks.

An APA style "level 4" heading is:

According to APA style, which of the following is/are true about abbreviations in your research report?

Qualitative research reports:

Introduction to Educational Research

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research

Action Research for Lifelong Learning

How to Review the Literature and Develop Research Questions

How to Write a Research Proposal

Research Ethics

Standardized Measurement and Assessment

How to Construct a Questionnaire

Methods of Data Collection

Sampling in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research

Validity of Research Results in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research

Experimental Research: Weak and Strong Designs

Experimental Research: Quasi and Single-Case Designs

Nonexperimental Quantitative Research

Narrative Inquiry and Case Study Research

Phenomenology, Ethnography, and Grounded Theory

Mixed Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Data Analysis in Qualitative and Mixed Research

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