Question 1

Discuss cause-effect relations in regard to survey or existing statistical methods.

Accepted Answer

One needs to demonstrate time order and control for alternative explanations by
measuring any variables that might indicate an alternative explanation.Using control variables and logically arguing that alternatives are unlikely,a researcher can say that an association among variables supports a causal relationship and is not spurious.

Question 2

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In what ways is a research proposal similar to a research report?

Accepted Answer

Both describe the research problem and its significance.

Question 4

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

Accepted Answer

by chronol

Question 5

Part of the rewriting process in which the researcher focuses on improving the mechanical aspects of writing is ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Part of the rewriting process in which...

Question 6

What is the difference between an abstract and an executive summary?

Accepted Answer

An abstract can be as few as 50 words,is

Question 7

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A written document that summarizes the way...

Question 8

Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of organization- topic and ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of...

Question 9

Two major ways of organizing field research reports are by chronological natural history and by

Accepted Answer

A) themes. 
B) groups of people. 
C) question content. 
D) context. 
A) themes. 
B) groups of people. 
C) question content. 
D) context.

Question 10

In a(n)______ research report,a researcher presents hypotheses and evidence in a logically tight and condensed style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)______ research report,a researcher presents hypotheses...

Question 11

Which is the main purpose of the CUR?

Accepted Answer

A) to promote undergraduate research 
B) to promote faculty research 
C) to promote graduate research 
D) to promote high school research 
A) to promote undergraduate research 
B) to promote faculty research 
C) to promote graduate research 
D) to promote high school research

Question 12

______ are announcements by a funding source that it seeks research proposals to fund.

Accepted Answer

Requests f

Question 13

Dr.Van Offer is contemplating submission of a research proposal to an organization that is completely unknown to him.The RFP from the organization is very vague about its funding policies,and Dr.Van Offer is unsure whether his research is appropriate to the organization's funding mission.What are his next steps? Should he just forget the submission?

Accepted Answer

He should check out the organization onl

Question 14

In the ______ section of the research report,the researcher restates the research question and summarizes major findings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ______ section of the research...

Question 15

Research report style

Accepted Answer

A) refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs. 
B) is the same as research report content. 
C) takes precedence over everything else in the research report. 
D) is the same as the report tone. 
A) refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs. 
B) is the same as research report content. 
C) takes precedence over everything else in the research report. 
D) is the same as the report tone.

Question 16

______ refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ refers to the type of words,length...

Question 17

Mr.Marsh is ready to write his report on the historical-comparative study that he recently completed.He is concerned as to how to organize the report;what two ways are typical for this type of report?

Accepted Answer

A) topic and chronologically 
B) topic and reasonability 
C) topic and themes 
D) themes and chronologically 
A) topic and chronologically 
B) topic and reasonability 
C) topic and themes 
D) themes and chronologically

Question 18

A scholar's audience that is interested in a detailed description of the research process is the

Accepted Answer

A) expert professionals. 
B) public audience. 
C) instructor audience. 
D) management audience. 
A) expert professionals. 
B) public audience. 
C) instructor audience. 
D) management audience.

Question 19

Writing is a process

Accepted Answer

A) with a series of steps that result in a final product. 
B) that only authors can understand. 
C) that requires one type of style only. 
D) None of these answers are correct. 
A) with a series of steps that result in a final product. 
B) that only authors can understand. 
C) that requires one type of style only. 
D) None of these answers are correct.

Question 20

______ creates a link between a rapid flow of ideas in the mind and writing.The idea is to
get ideas on paper as quickly as possible to get and keep the creative juices or ideas flowing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ creates a link between a rapid...

Discuss cause-effect relations in regard to survey or existing statistical methods.

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

In what ways is a research proposal similar to a research report?

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

Part of the rewriting process in which the researcher focuses on improving the mechanical aspects of writing is ______.

What is the difference between an abstract and an executive summary?

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)______.

Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of organization- topic and ______.

Two major ways of organizing field research reports are by chronological natural history and by

In a(n)______ research report,a researcher presents hypotheses and evidence in a logically tight and condensed style.

Which is the main purpose of the CUR?

______ are announcements by a funding source that it seeks research proposals to fund.

In the ______ section of the research report,the researcher restates the research question and summarizes major findings.

Research report style

______ refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs.

Mr.Marsh is ready to write his report on the historical-comparative study that he recently completed.He is concerned as to how to organize the report;what two ways are typical for this type of report?

A scholar's audience that is interested in a detailed description of the research process is the

Writing is a process

______ creates a link between a rapid flow of ideas in the mind and writing.The idea is to get ideas on paper as quickly as possible to get and keep the creative juices or ideas flowing.

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Filters

Exam 12: Writing a Research Report

Discuss cause-effect relations in regard to survey or existing statistical methods.

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

In what ways is a research proposal similar to a research report?

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

Part of the rewriting process in which the researcher focuses on improving the mechanical aspects of writing is ______.

What is the difference between an abstract and an executive summary?

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)______.

Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of organization- topic and ______.

Two major ways of organizing field research reports are by chronological natural history and by

In a(n)______ research report,a researcher presents hypotheses and evidence in a logically tight and condensed style.

Which is the main purpose of the CUR?

______ are announcements by a funding source that it seeks research proposals to fund.

In the ______ section of the research report,the researcher restates the research question and summarizes major findings.

Research report style

______ refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs.

Mr.Marsh is ready to write his report on the historical-comparative study that he recently completed.He is concerned as to how to organize the report;what two ways are typical for this type of report?

A scholar's audience that is interested in a detailed description of the research process is the

Writing is a process

______ creates a link between a rapid flow of ideas in the mind and writing.The idea is to get ideas on paper as quickly as possible to get and keep the creative juices or ideas flowing.

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Filters