Question 1

All of the following statements about pilot studies are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  pilot studies are smaller-scale, preliminary studies. 
B)  pilot studies often use small samples. 
C)  journal editors are unlikely to choose pilot studies for publication. 
D)  researchers often use pilot studies to try out new methods or research procedures. 
A)  pilot studies are smaller-scale, preliminary studies. 
B)  pilot studies often use small samples. 
C)  journal editors are unlikely to choose pilot studies for publication. 
D)  researchers often use pilot studies to try out new methods or research procedures. C

Question 2

The main reason the researchers provide extensive details and definitions of key terms in their research reports is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure the readers understand every aspect of the study. 
B)  make it as boring as possible for the reader. 
C)  create a record to remind themselves of their study's key steps. 
D)  increase the number of pages in the article. 
A)  make sure the readers understand every aspect of the study. 
B)  make it as boring as possible for the reader. 
C)  create a record to remind themselves of their study's key steps. 
D)  increase the number of pages in the article. A

Question 3

All of the following features are common in research studies, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  research problems that are narrowly defined. 
B)  studies conducted in artificial settings. 
C)  exceedingly large samples. 
D)  imperfect methods of measurement. 
A)  research problems that are narrowly defined. 
B)  studies conducted in artificial settings. 
C)  exceedingly large samples. 
D)  imperfect methods of measurement. C

Question 4

When researchers acknowledge the limitations of their research, it means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they recognize the problems that could bias the results of their research. 
B)  their study results cannot be trusted due to inherent biases. 
C)  their research should have been improved before it got published. 
D)  they should not have published their study. 
A)  they recognize the problems that could bias the results of their research. 
B)  their study results cannot be trusted due to inherent biases. 
C)  their research should have been improved before it got published. 
D)  they should not have published their study.

Question 5

All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  High-quality journals generally publish high-quality articles. 
B)  Empirical research that is based on theoretical footing is valued more highly. 
C)  A high-quality empirical study can provide proof of a theory. 
D)  Details about the study's sampling and measures of key variables are important for evaluating its quality. 
A)  High-quality journals generally publish high-quality articles. 
B)  Empirical research that is based on theoretical footing is valued more highly. 
C)  A high-quality empirical study can provide proof of a theory. 
D)  Details about the study's sampling and measures of key variables are important for evaluating its quality.

Question 6

Below, there are several statements about measuring complex social variables like racial bias. Which one of these statements is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no one perfect way to measure a complex social variable like racial bias. 
B)  It is best to measure such variables on a scale from "completely disagree" to "completely agree". 
C)  Measuring such variables through direct observation of behavior is often difficult and has serious limitations. 
D)  Survey responses about variables like racial bias may be skewed by social desirability. 
A)  There is no one perfect way to measure a complex social variable like racial bias. 
B)  It is best to measure such variables on a scale from "completely disagree" to "completely agree". 
C)  Measuring such variables through direct observation of behavior is often difficult and has serious limitations. 
D)  Survey responses about variables like racial bias may be skewed by social desirability.

Question 7

What is the main reason that many research reports lack information about the aspects of the study that are important for evaluating the study's quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Journal editors strike out some boring details from research reports. 
B)  Publishers limit the length of research reports submitted for publication. 
C)  The authors of research reports often forget some minute details of their study. 
D)  The authors of research reports conceal some important details out of embarrassment. 
A)  Journal editors strike out some boring details from research reports. 
B)  Publishers limit the length of research reports submitted for publication. 
C)  The authors of research reports often forget some minute details of their study. 
D)  The authors of research reports conceal some important details out of embarrassment.

Question 8

Which one of the following flaws of a research study can result in misleading findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of a convenience sample. 
B)  Questionable measurement procedures. 
C)  Data-input errors. 
D)  Any of the above. 
A)  Use of a convenience sample. 
B)  Questionable measurement procedures. 
C)  Data-input errors. 
D)  Any of the above.

All of the following statements about pilot studies are true, EXCEPT:

The main reason the researchers provide extensive details and definitions of key terms in their research reports is to:

All of the following features are common in research studies, EXCEPT:

When researchers acknowledge the limitations of their research, it means that:

All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Below, there are several statements about measuring complex social variables like racial bias. Which one of these statements is INCORRECT?

What is the main reason that many research reports lack information about the aspects of the study that are important for evaluating the study's quality?

Which one of the following flaws of a research study can result in misleading findings?

Evaluating Titles

Evaluating Abstracts

Evaluating Introductions and Literature Reviews

A Closer Look at Evaluating Literature Reviews

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Generalize

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Do Not Generalize

Evaluating Measures

Evaluating Experimental Procedures

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Quantitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Qualitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Mixed Methods Research

Evaluating Discussion Sections

Evaluating Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Towards Evidence-Based Practice

Putting It All Together

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Exam 1: Background for Evaluating Research Reports

All of the following statements about pilot studies are true, EXCEPT:

The main reason the researchers provide extensive details and definitions of key terms in their research reports is to:

All of the following features are common in research studies, EXCEPT:

When researchers acknowledge the limitations of their research, it means that:

All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Below, there are several statements about measuring complex social variables like racial bias. Which one of these statements is INCORRECT?

What is the main reason that many research reports lack information about the aspects of the study that are important for evaluating the study's quality?

Which one of the following flaws of a research study can result in misleading findings?

Evaluating Titles

Evaluating Abstracts

Evaluating Introductions and Literature Reviews

A Closer Look at Evaluating Literature Reviews

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Generalize

Evaluating Samples When Researchers Do Not Generalize

Evaluating Measures

Evaluating Experimental Procedures

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Quantitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Qualitative Research

Evaluating Analysis and Results Sections: Mixed Methods Research

Evaluating Discussion Sections

Evaluating Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Towards Evidence-Based Practice

Putting It All Together

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