Question 1

How should author names be shown in the reference section of an APA-style research report?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​only the last name for every author 
B) the last name and initials for every author 
C) the first and last name for every author 
D)  the last name and initials for the first author only 
A) ​only the last name for every author 
B) the last name and initials for every author 
C) the first and last name for every author 
D)  the last name and initials for the first author only

Question 2

When using direct quotations in an APA-style research report,you must provide the page number if it is available.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The method section of an APA-style research reports is headed with the word Method ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​centered and typed in boldface type. 
B) ​at the left margin and typed in boldface type. 
C) centered and typed in italics. 
D) ​at the left margin and typed in italics. 
A) ​centered and typed in boldface type. 
B) ​at the left margin and typed in boldface type. 
C) centered and typed in italics. 
D) ​at the left margin and typed in italics.

Question 4

The results section of an APA-style research report begins immediately following the method section,not on a new page.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In reporting tests of significance,____.

Accepted Answer

A) indicate why the test was used 
B) identify the degrees of freedom 
C) state the null hypothesis" 
D) outline the strengths and weaknesses of the test 
A) indicate why the test was used 
B) identify the degrees of freedom 
C) state the null hypothesis" 
D) outline the strengths and weaknesses of the test

Question 6

Which subsection of the method section describes everything that happened during the study?​

Accepted Answer

A) participants 
B) apparatus 
C) materials" 
D) procedure 
A) participants 
B) apparatus 
C) materials" 
D) procedure

Question 7

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?​

Accepted Answer

A) (Sam Smith, 2005) 
B) ​(Smith, 2005) 
C) (2005, Sam Smith) 
D) (2005, Smith) 
A) (Sam Smith, 2005) 
B) ​(Smith, 2005) 
C) (2005, Sam Smith) 
D) (2005, Smith)

Question 8

Most journals in psychology follow the writing style established by the ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) American Psychiatric Association 
B) ​American Psychic Association 
C) American Psychological Association 
D) ​Association for Psychology 
A) American Psychiatric Association 
B) ​American Psychic Association 
C) American Psychological Association 
D) ​Association for Psychology

Question 9

The purpose of the method section is to describe how the study was conducted.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The method section is designed to answer what questions?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​What was the hypothesis of the study? 
B) ​How was the study conducted? 
C) How were the data analyzed?" 
D) ​What was the purpose of the study? 
A) ​What was the hypothesis of the study? 
B) ​How was the study conducted? 
C) How were the data analyzed?" 
D) ​What was the purpose of the study?

Question 11

Describe the two subsections typically contained in a methods section of an APA-style research report.​

Accepted Answer

The two subsections typically contained

Question 12

The hypothesis for the study is stated at the beginning of the results section.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a research manuscript is printed in a journal,where does the running head appear?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​on every page of the manuscript and on every page of the journal article 
B) ​on every page of the manuscript and only on the first page of the journal article 
C) only on the first page of the manuscript but on every page of the journal article 
D) ​only on the first page of the manuscript and only on the first page of the journal article 
A) ​on every page of the manuscript and on every page of the journal article 
B) ​on every page of the manuscript and only on the first page of the journal article 
C) only on the first page of the manuscript but on every page of the journal article 
D) ​only on the first page of the manuscript and only on the first page of the journal article

Question 14

Each subsection of the method sections of an APA-style research report begins with a heading (such as Subjects or Participants)____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​centered and typed in boldface type 
B) ​at the left margin and typed in boldface type 
C) centered and typed in italics 
D) ​at the left margin and typed in italics 
A) ​centered and typed in boldface type 
B) ​at the left margin and typed in boldface type 
C) centered and typed in italics 
D) ​at the left margin and typed in italics

Question 15

The review of the literature found in the introduction to an APA-style research report would ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) provide an in-depth review of even the most basic concepts that relate to the research 
B) thoroughly review all research published in the topic area of the research 
C) discuss only the articles most relevant to the research question​ 
D) provide detailed information about each article cited 
A) provide an in-depth review of even the most basic concepts that relate to the research 
B) thoroughly review all research published in the topic area of the research 
C) discuss only the articles most relevant to the research question​ 
D) provide detailed information about each article cited

Question 16

The proper way to cite a source in a research report,when the author's name appears as the subject of the sentence,is "Smith,2005,..."​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In APA style,where do page numbers appear?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​at the upper left hand corner of the page 
B) at the upper right hand corner of the page 
C) at the center bottom of the page" 
D) at the lower right hand corner of the page 
A) ​at the upper left hand corner of the page 
B) at the upper right hand corner of the page 
C) at the center bottom of the page" 
D) at the lower right hand corner of the page

Question 18

The running head ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​is the first two to three words of the title 
B) ​appears on every page 
C) appears on odd-numbered pages 
D) ​appears only on the title page 
A) ​is the first two to three words of the title 
B) ​appears on every page 
C) appears on odd-numbered pages 
D) ​appears only on the title page

Question 19

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) provides a general description of the study 
B) always begins on a new page after the introduction 
C) gives a report of the results 
D) begins immediately following the introduction, not on a new page 
A) provides a general description of the study 
B) always begins on a new page after the introduction 
C) gives a report of the results 
D) begins immediately following the introduction, not on a new page

Question 20

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) provides a general description of the study 
B) provides enough detail for replication 
C) includes a results subsection" 
D) ​gives a report of the results 
A) provides a general description of the study 
B) provides enough detail for replication 
C) includes a results subsection" 
D) ​gives a report of the results

How should author names be shown in the reference section of an APA-style research report?

When using direct quotations in an APA-style research report,you must provide the page number if it is available.

The method section of an APA-style research reports is headed with the word Method ____.

The results section of an APA-style research report begins immediately following the method section,not on a new page.

In reporting tests of significance,____.

Which subsection of the method section describes everything that happened during the study?

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?

Most journals in psychology follow the writing style established by the ____.

The purpose of the method section is to describe how the study was conducted.

The method section is designed to answer what questions?

Describe the two subsections typically contained in a methods section of an APA-style research report.

The hypothesis for the study is stated at the beginning of the results section.

If a research manuscript is printed in a journal,where does the running head appear?

Each subsection of the method sections of an APA-style research report begins with a heading (such as Subjects or Participants)____.

The review of the literature found in the introduction to an APA-style research report would ____.

The proper way to cite a source in a research report,when the author's name appears as the subject of the sentence,is "Smith,2005,..."

In APA style,where do page numbers appear?

The running head ____.

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

The Descriptive Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Filters

Exam 16: Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

How should author names be shown in the reference section of an APA-style research report?​

When using direct quotations in an APA-style research report,you must provide the page number if it is available.​

The method section of an APA-style research reports is headed with the word Method ____.

The results section of an APA-style research report begins immediately following the method section,not on a new page.​

In reporting tests of significance,____.

Which subsection of the method section describes everything that happened during the study?​

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?​

Most journals in psychology follow the writing style established by the ____.​

The purpose of the method section is to describe how the study was conducted.​

The method section is designed to answer what questions?​

Describe the two subsections typically contained in a methods section of an APA-style research report.​

The hypothesis for the study is stated at the beginning of the results section.​

If a research manuscript is printed in a journal,where does the running head appear?​

Each subsection of the method sections of an APA-style research report begins with a heading (such as Subjects or Participants)____.​

The review of the literature found in the introduction to an APA-style research report would ____.​

The proper way to cite a source in a research report,when the author's name appears as the subject of the sentence,is "Smith,2005,..."​

In APA style,where do page numbers appear?​

The running head ____.​

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.​

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.​

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

The Descriptive Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Filters

How should author names be shown in the reference section of an APA-style research report?

When using direct quotations in an APA-style research report,you must provide the page number if it is available.

The results section of an APA-style research report begins immediately following the method section,not on a new page.

Which subsection of the method section describes everything that happened during the study?

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?

Most journals in psychology follow the writing style established by the ____.

The purpose of the method section is to describe how the study was conducted.

The method section is designed to answer what questions?

Describe the two subsections typically contained in a methods section of an APA-style research report.

The hypothesis for the study is stated at the beginning of the results section.

If a research manuscript is printed in a journal,where does the running head appear?

Each subsection of the method sections of an APA-style research report begins with a heading (such as Subjects or Participants)____.

The review of the literature found in the introduction to an APA-style research report would ____.

The proper way to cite a source in a research report,when the author's name appears as the subject of the sentence,is "Smith,2005,..."

In APA style,where do page numbers appear?

The running head ____.

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.