Exam 21: Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Are the appropriate descriptive statistics used to summarize the data?

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Question 81

In a study examining the relationship between guided imagery and successful resolution of test anxiety, researchers found a significant difference on an anxiety scale between high school-aged groups who received and did not receive a guided imagery treatment.The researchers should title their report

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Question 82

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Is the population of interest defined?

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Question 83

An investigator compared the effectiveness of two methods of instruction (A and B) on the math achievement of boys and girls.The mean test scores are presented below.What interpretation of these results would be justified? Method Method Gender Boys 40 30 Girls 20 30

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Question 84

Explain the difference between what is included in the results and discussion sections of a research report.

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Question 85

Distinguish between results and conclusions of a study.

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Question 86

Which of the following is not necessary in the title of a research report?

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Question 87

Which of the following indicates the usual order of the sections in the text of a thesis or dissertation?

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Question 88

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Has the author avoided making statements unsupported by the study's outcomes?

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Question 89

When the results of a study are statistically significant, this means that the results

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Question 90

A hands-on approach to training aviation mechanics has been shown to be more effective and less costly than the previous simulation training.The results are unlikely to be a function of chance.This study might be said to have

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Question 91

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Are implications that are presented based on the data and not on what the researcher expected?

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Question 92

A researcher found a statistically significant one point difference in mean ACT scores between students who studied on their own and those who attended a professional test-taking seminar.The researcher can conclude that

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Question 93

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Is there a justification or rationale for the study?

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Question 94

Identify the reasons why a null hypothesis might be retained.

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Question 95

The mean score for the experimental group was 87.5 and 70.6 for the control group.The t test was 4.5, p < .01.One would expect to find this type of data in the __________ section of a report.

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Question 96

If an unhypothesized relationship is found while conducting quantitative research, it should

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Question 97

The following statement would likely be included in which section of a quantitative research article: The ANOVA revealed a significant difference among groups, F(2,70) = 5.92, p < .001.

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Question 98

An investigator should reconsider his hypothesis when the results are contrary to what was expected.He can do this by

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Question 99

The null hypothesis might be retained because:

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Exam 21: Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Are the appropriate descriptive statistics used to summarize the data?

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Is the population of interest defined?

An investigator compared the effectiveness of two methods of instruction (A and B) on the math achievement of boys and girls.The mean test scores are presented below.What interpretation of these results would be justified? Method Method Gender Boys 40 30 Girls 20 30

Explain the difference between what is included in the results and discussion sections of a research report.

Distinguish between results and conclusions of a study.

Which of the following is not necessary in the title of a research report?

Which of the following indicates the usual order of the sections in the text of a thesis or dissertation?

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Has the author avoided making statements unsupported by the study's outcomes?

When the results of a study are statistically significant, this means that the results

A hands-on approach to training aviation mechanics has been shown to be more effective and less costly than the previous simulation training.The results are unlikely to be a function of chance.This study might be said to have

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Are implications that are presented based on the data and not on what the researcher expected?

A researcher found a statistically significant one point difference in mean ACT scores between students who studied on their own and those who attended a professional test-taking seminar.The researcher can conclude that

The following is a list of some of the components that are covered in a research report.Match the questions below with the component it is directed toward. -Is there a justification or rationale for the study?

Identify the reasons why a null hypothesis might be retained.

The mean score for the experimental group was 87.5 and 70.6 for the control group.The t test was 4.5, p < .01.One would expect to find this type of data in the __________ section of a report.

If an unhypothesized relationship is found while conducting quantitative research, it should

The following statement would likely be included in which section of a quantitative research article: The ANOVA revealed a significant difference among groups, F(2,70) = 5.92, p < .001.

An investigator should reconsider his hypothesis when the results are contrary to what was expected.He can do this by

The null hypothesis might be retained because:

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