Question 1

Typically, journal editors make one of four decisions about a manuscript. What are their options?

Accepted Answer

Typically, journal editors have one of f

Question 2

According to APA guidelines, which phrase should be used to refer to people who have been diagnosed as depressed?

Accepted Answer

A) Depressed people 
B) Psychologically disturbed people 
C) Depressives 
D) People who are depressed 
A) Depressed people 
B) Psychologically disturbed people 
C) Depressives 
D) People who are depressed

Question 3

The process by which other experts evaluate whether a particular piece of research should be published is

Accepted Answer

A) institutional review. 
B) peer review. 
C) editorial consent. 
D) scientific critique. 
A) institutional review. 
B) peer review. 
C) editorial consent. 
D) scientific critique.

Question 4

Which of the following are characteristic of good scientific writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarity, organization, conciseness 
B) Conciseness, organization, comprehensiveness 
C) Conciseness, clarity, exhaustiveness 
D) Clarity, simplicity, organization 
A) Clarity, organization, conciseness 
B) Conciseness, organization, comprehensiveness 
C) Conciseness, clarity, exhaustiveness 
D) Clarity, simplicity, organization

Question 5

Researchers who present their research at professional conferences may do so in either a paper session or a _________ session.

Accepted Answer

A) presentation 
B) poster 
C) review 
D) verbal 
A) presentation 
B) poster 
C) review 
D) verbal

Question 6

What are the three primary ways that researchers disseminate their finding to other scientists?

Accepted Answer

Researchers typically disseminate their

Question 7

Where should page numbers should appear on a manuscript, according to APA style?

Accepted Answer

A) In the upper right corner of the page 
B) At the top center of the page 
C) In the lower right corner of the page 
D) At the bottom center of the page 
A) In the upper right corner of the page 
B) At the top center of the page 
C) In the lower right corner of the page 
D) At the bottom center of the page

Question 8

The unique identification number assigned to every published article is the

Accepted Answer

A) uniform resource locator. 
B) PsycInfo code. 
C) direct object identifier. 
D) Library of Congress number. 
A) uniform resource locator. 
B) PsycInfo code. 
C) direct object identifier. 
D) Library of Congress number.

Question 9

Why do researchers use PsycInfo?

Accepted Answer

A) To locate articles on a particular topic 
B) To learn about careers in psychological research 
C) To find scientific articles on the Internet 
D) To submit articles for publication 
A) To locate articles on a particular topic 
B) To learn about careers in psychological research 
C) To find scientific articles on the Internet 
D) To submit articles for publication

Question 10

Which of the following sentences is not grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Sixty-five female participants were tested. 
B) People who have experienced traumatic events often have difficulty sleeping. 
C) The phenomenon of sexual harassment has received little research attention. 
D) After the participant completed the questionnaire, they were debriefed. 
A) Sixty-five female participants were tested. 
B) People who have experienced traumatic events often have difficulty sleeping. 
C) The phenomenon of sexual harassment has received little research attention. 
D) After the participant completed the questionnaire, they were debriefed.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a means by which researchers disseminate their findings to other scientists?

Accepted Answer

A) Informal contact 
B) Publication of articles in journals 
C) Presentations at professional meetings 
D) Researchers disseminate their findings in all of these ways. 
A) Informal contact 
B) Publication of articles in journals 
C) Presentations at professional meetings 
D) Researchers disseminate their findings in all of these ways.

Question 12

According to APA guidelines,

Accepted Answer

A) gender-inclusive language should be used when possible. 
B) "he or she" should be used instead of "he/she." 
C) researchers are free to use gender-neutral language if they wish, but do not have to. 
D) the word "girls" should never be used in scientific writing. 
A) gender-inclusive language should be used when possible. 
B) "he or she" should be used instead of "he/she." 
C) researchers are free to use gender-neutral language if they wish, but do not have to. 
D) the word "girls" should never be used in scientific writing.

Typically, journal editors make one of four decisions about a manuscript. What are their options?

According to APA guidelines, which phrase should be used to refer to people who have been diagnosed as depressed?

The process by which other experts evaluate whether a particular piece of research should be published is

Which of the following are characteristic of good scientific writing?

Researchers who present their research at professional conferences may do so in either a paper session or a _________ session.

What are the three primary ways that researchers disseminate their finding to other scientists?

Where should page numbers should appear on a manuscript, according to APA style?

The unique identification number assigned to every published article is the

Why do researchers use PsycInfo?

Which of the following sentences is not grammatically correct?

Which of the following is not a means by which researchers disseminate their findings to other scientists?

According to APA guidelines,

Research in the Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Variability and Research

The Measurement of Behavior

Approaches to Psychological Measurement

Selecting Research Participants

Descriptive Research

Correlational Research

Advanced Correlational Strategies

Basic Issues in Experimental Research

Experimental Design

Analyzing Experimental Data: Basic Concepts

Statistical Analysis

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research

Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research

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Exam 16: Scientific Writing

Typically, journal editors make one of four decisions about a manuscript. What are their options?

According to APA guidelines, which phrase should be used to refer to people who have been diagnosed as depressed?

The process by which other experts evaluate whether a particular piece of research should be published is

Which of the following are characteristic of good scientific writing?

Researchers who present their research at professional conferences may do so in either a paper session or a _________ session.

What are the three primary ways that researchers disseminate their finding to other scientists?

Where should page numbers should appear on a manuscript, according to APA style?

The unique identification number assigned to every published article is the

Why do researchers use PsycInfo?

Which of the following sentences is not grammatically correct?

Which of the following is not a means by which researchers disseminate their findings to other scientists?

According to APA guidelines,

Research in the Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Variability and Research

The Measurement of Behavior

Approaches to Psychological Measurement

Selecting Research Participants

Descriptive Research

Correlational Research

Advanced Correlational Strategies

Basic Issues in Experimental Research

Experimental Design

Analyzing Experimental Data: Basic Concepts

Statistical Analysis

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research

Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research

Filters