Question 1

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 2

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 3

When reporting statistical significance of inferential statistics, what items should be included?

Accepted Answer

The items that should be included when r

Question 4

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 5

Most manuscripts that are submitted for publication in academic journals are accepted after a brief revision process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An introduction of a research report typically contains ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a detailed summary of the findings 
B)  the research question or problem 
C)  a thorough description of participants 
D)  the implications of the findings 
A)  a detailed summary of the findings 
B)  the research question or problem 
C)  a thorough description of participants 
D)  the implications of the findings

Question 7

The second time you cite a publication with four authors in your report, what should be included in the citation?

Accepted Answer

A)  All four authors' names and the date 
B)  The first author's last name followed by et al. and the date 
C)  The first author's last name followed by op. cit. and the date 
D)  The first two authors' last names and the date 
A)  All four authors' names and the date 
B)  The first author's last name followed by et al. and the date 
C)  The first author's last name followed by op. cit. and the date 
D)  The first two authors' last names and the date

Question 8

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source with two authors in a research report when the authors' names appear as the subject of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palmer and Ziser, 2017 
B)  Palmer & Ziser, 2017 
C)  Palmer and Ziser (2017) 
D)  Palmer & Ziser (2017) 
A)  Palmer and Ziser, 2017 
B)  Palmer & Ziser, 2017 
C)  Palmer and Ziser (2017) 
D)  Palmer & Ziser (2017)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The two subsections typically contained

Question 10

An abstract of a research report typically contains ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a review of the literature 
B)  the research question or problem 
C)  new information not included in the paper 
D)  figures and/or tables 
A)  a review of the literature 
B)  the research question or problem 
C)  new information not included in the paper 
D)  figures and/or tables

Question 11

APA guidelines for word processing include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  12-point font 
B)  1½ " margins 
C)  single spacing 
D)  hyphenating at end of lines 
A)  12-point font 
B)  1½ " margins 
C)  single spacing 
D)  hyphenating at end of lines

Question 12

The information in a table should duplicate the information that is in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The discussion section of an APA-style research report often contains suggestions for future research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An oral presentation at a conference is usually done within a strict time limit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe what elements are typically contained in an APA-style abstract for a research report.

Accepted Answer

The elements typically contained in an a

Question 16

A research report title should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be a maximum of 50 characters 
B)  begin with the words "A study of" 
C)  describe the study as completely as possible in no more than 12 words 
D)  include mention of the population, method, and conclusions in no more than 20 words 
A)  be a maximum of 50 characters 
B)  begin with the words "A study of" 
C)  describe the study as completely as possible in no more than 12 words 
D)  include mention of the population, method, and conclusions in no more than 20 words

Question 17

The pages of a research report are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  numbered starting on the title page 
B)  numbered starting on the abstract page 
C)  numbered starting with the body of the research report 
D)  not numbered 
A)  numbered starting on the title page 
B)  numbered starting on the abstract page 
C)  numbered starting with the body of the research report 
D)  not numbered

Question 18

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 19

In which section of a psychological research report should the hypothesis of the study be stated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which statement below accurately describes a poster presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poster sessions typically happen altogether in a big room. 
B)  Poster presentations involve oral presentations to a large audience. 
C)  Posters should incorporate as much of your paper text as possible. 
D)  There are very strict rules governing poster preparation. 
A)  Poster sessions typically happen altogether in a big room. 
B)  Poster presentations involve oral presentations to a large audience. 
C)  Posters should incorporate as much of your paper text as possible. 
D)  There are very strict rules governing poster preparation.

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

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

When reporting statistical significance of inferential statistics, what items should be included?

The method section is designed to answer what questions?

Most manuscripts that are submitted for publication in academic journals are accepted after a brief revision process.

An introduction of a research report typically contains ____.

The second time you cite a publication with four authors in your report, what should be included in the citation?

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source with two authors in a research report when the authors' names appear as the subject of the sentence?

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

An abstract of a research report typically contains ____.

APA guidelines for word processing include ____.

The information in a table should duplicate the information that is in the text.

The discussion section of an APA-style research report often contains suggestions for future research.

An oral presentation at a conference is usually done within a strict time limit.

Describe what elements are typically contained in an APA-style abstract for a research report.

A research report title should ____.

The pages of a research report are ____.

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

In which section of a psychological research report should the hypothesis of the study be stated?

Which statement below accurately describes a poster presentation?

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

The Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

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Exam 16: Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

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

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

When reporting statistical significance of inferential statistics, what items should be included?

The method section is designed to answer what questions?

Most manuscripts that are submitted for publication in academic journals are accepted after a brief revision process.

An introduction of a research report typically contains ____.

The second time you cite a publication with four authors in your report, what should be included in the citation?

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source with two authors in a research report when the authors' names appear as the subject of the sentence?

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

An abstract of a research report typically contains ____.

APA guidelines for word processing include ____.

The information in a table should duplicate the information that is in the text.

The discussion section of an APA-style research report often contains suggestions for future research.

An oral presentation at a conference is usually done within a strict time limit.

Describe what elements are typically contained in an APA-style abstract for a research report.

A research report title should ____.

The pages of a research report are ____.

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

In which section of a psychological research report should the hypothesis of the study be stated?

Which statement below accurately describes a poster presentation?

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

The Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

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