Question 1

In applied research report, an executive summary is included at the end of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

After you have completed a draft of a research report, which of the following techniques will help you improve your organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construct a reverse outline 
B)  Seek constructive criticism from others 
C)  Use a word processing program to facilitate reorganizing 
D)  Leave enough time to revise 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Construct a reverse outline 
B)  Seek constructive criticism from others 
C)  Use a word processing program to facilitate reorganizing 
D)  Leave enough time to revise 
E)  All of the above E

Question 3

When reading a research article, how do you assess its quality? Provide detailed guidelines for determining if a research article is well written, theoretically sound, and methodologically sound.

Accepted Answer

How was the report reviewed prior to its publication or release? Articles published in academic journals go through a very rigorous review process, usually involving careful criticism and revision. Top "refereed" journals may accept only 10% of submitted articles, so they can be very selective. Dissertations go through a lengthy process of criticism and revision by a few members of the dissertation writer's home institution. A report released directly by a research organization is likely to have had only a limited review, although some research organizations maintain a rigorous internal review process. Papers presented at professional meetings may have had little prior review. Needless to say, more confidence can be placed in research results that have been subject to a more rigorous review; What is the author's reputation? Reports by an author or team of authors who have published other work on the research question should be given somewhat greater credibility at the outset; Who funded and sponsored the research? Major federal funding agencies and private foundations fund only research proposals that have been evaluated carefully and ranked highly by a panel of experts.

Question 4

Use the following to answer questions 16-18:
In each set, match a concept from Group A to a definition or example from Group B.
-Sections of a Research Proposal
Group A
 1. Ethics statement
 2. Statement of limitations
 3. Statement of research problem
 4. Literature review
 5. Methodological plan
 
 Group B
 a. Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
 b. A careful list of anticipated costs
 c. How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
 d. Introductory clarification of what the research is about
 e. A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
 f. Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following to answer questions 16-18:
In...

Question 5

Experienced writers suggest all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Leave final editing to the last-minute 
B)  Don't expect to write a polished draft in a linear fashion 
C)  Leave enough time for dead ends and revisions 
D)  Ask others to review and react to what you have written 
E)  Write as you go along 
A)  Leave final editing to the last-minute 
B)  Don't expect to write a polished draft in a linear fashion 
C)  Leave enough time for dead ends and revisions 
D)  Ask others to review and react to what you have written 
E)  Write as you go along

Question 6

When critiquing prior research, which of the following should not be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are there any grammatical errors or improper sentence structures? 
B)  How was the report reviewed prior to the publication or release? 
C)  What is the author's reputation? 
D)  Who funded and sponsored the research? 
E)  All of the above should be considered 
A)  Are there any grammatical errors or improper sentence structures? 
B)  How was the report reviewed prior to the publication or release? 
C)  What is the author's reputation? 
D)  Who funded and sponsored the research? 
E)  All of the above should be considered

Question 7

Applied research reports should be written with a non-academic audience in mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a part of the research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introductory statement 
B)  Literature review 
C)  Conclusions 
D)  Budget 
E)  Ethics statement 
A)  Introductory statement 
B)  Literature review 
C)  Conclusions 
D)  Budget 
E)  Ethics statement

Question 9

Outline the sections of a research proposal. Explain the purpose of each section.

Accepted Answer

An introductory statement of the researc

Question 10

Use the following to answer questions 16-18:
In each set, match a concept from Group A to a definition or example from Group B.
-Sections of a Research Report
Group A
 1. Discussion section
 2. Appendixes
 3. Findings section
 4. Executive summary
 
 Group B
 a. Contains compelling foci for additional research
 b. Interpretation of data with respect to study hypotheses
 c. Back matter, such as copies of the research instrument
 d. In an applied report, summarizes study's main findings
 e. Presentation of pertinent data and data displays

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following to answer questions 16-18:
In...

Question 11

When critiquing other research for methodological weaknesses, attend to measurement approach and sampling strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Use the following to answer questions 16-18:
In each set, match a concept from Group A to a definition or example from Group B.
-Strengths and weaknesses of research designs
Note: Answers from Group B may be used more than once.
Group A
 1. Strongest for testing nomothetic causal hypotheses
 2. Strongest for testing ideographic causal explanations
 3. Extremely time consuming
 4. Most generalizable
 5. Strongest for measuring subjective meanings 
 6. Able to measure characteristics of relatively large samples
 7. Low generalizability because of unrepresentative sampling 
 8. Low generalizability because of artificiality of setting 
 
 Group B
 a. Experimental designs
 b. Surveys
 c. Qualitative methods

Accepted Answer

1-a
2-c
3-

Question 13

The budget should not be included in your research proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does an applied research report differ from a journal article? Explain the differences, while describing the content of report sections that differ between these two types of writing.

Accepted Answer

Applied reports usually begin with an ex

Question 15

Outline the sections of a research report. Explain the purpose of each section.

Accepted Answer

Any research report should include an in

Question 16

The foundation for a good research proposal is a good literature review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The author's reputation and previous articles should have no bearing on how you assess the findings of a journal article.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In what section of a research report should you address weaknesses in your own research design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introductory statement 
B)  Methodology section 
C)  Findings section 
D)  Discussion section 
E)  Conclusion section 
A)  Introductory statement 
B)  Methodology section 
C)  Findings section 
D)  Discussion section 
E)  Conclusion section

Question 19

In a research report, in which section do you present pertinent data displays?

Accepted Answer

A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The findings section 
C)  The discussion section 
D)  The conclusion section 
E)  The appendixes 
A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The findings section 
C)  The discussion section 
D)  The conclusion section 
E)  The appendixes

Question 20

Why is the organization of a research report important? Explain three techniques proposed by Chambliss to help organize a research report. Which of these would be most effective for helping you organize a report? Explain.

Accepted Answer

It is important to outline a report befo

In applied research report, an executive summary is included at the end of the report.

After you have completed a draft of a research report, which of the following techniques will help you improve your organization?

When reading a research article, how do you assess its quality? Provide detailed guidelines for determining if a research article is well written, theoretically sound, and methodologically sound.

Experienced writers suggest all of the following except:

When critiquing prior research, which of the following should not be considered?

Applied research reports should be written with a non-academic audience in mind.

Which of the following is not a part of the research proposal?

Outline the sections of a research proposal. Explain the purpose of each section.

When critiquing other research for methodological weaknesses, attend to measurement approach and sampling strategy.

The budget should not be included in your research proposal.

How does an applied research report differ from a journal article? Explain the differences, while describing the content of report sections that differ between these two types of writing.

Outline the sections of a research report. Explain the purpose of each section.

The foundation for a good research proposal is a good literature review.

The author's reputation and previous articles should have no bearing on how you assess the findings of a journal article.

In what section of a research report should you address weaknesses in your own research design?

In a research report, in which section do you present pertinent data displays?

Why is the organization of a research report important? Explain three techniques proposed by Chambliss to help organize a research report. Which of these would be most effective for helping you organize a report? Explain.

Science, Society, and Social Research

The Process and Problems of Social Research

Ethics in Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling and Generalizability

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Elementary Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, Listening

Qualitative Data Analysis

Unobtrusive Measures

Filters

Exam 12: Evaluation Research

In applied research report, an executive summary is included at the end of the report.

After you have completed a draft of a research report, which of the following techniques will help you improve your organization?

When reading a research article, how do you assess its quality? Provide detailed guidelines for determining if a research article is well written, theoretically sound, and methodologically sound.

Experienced writers suggest all of the following except:

When critiquing prior research, which of the following should not be considered?

Applied research reports should be written with a non-academic audience in mind.

Which of the following is not a part of the research proposal?

Outline the sections of a research proposal. Explain the purpose of each section.

When critiquing other research for methodological weaknesses, attend to measurement approach and sampling strategy.

The budget should not be included in your research proposal.

How does an applied research report differ from a journal article? Explain the differences, while describing the content of report sections that differ between these two types of writing.

Outline the sections of a research report. Explain the purpose of each section.

The foundation for a good research proposal is a good literature review.

The author's reputation and previous articles should have no bearing on how you assess the findings of a journal article.

In what section of a research report should you address weaknesses in your own research design?

In a research report, in which section do you present pertinent data displays?

Why is the organization of a research report important? Explain three techniques proposed by Chambliss to help organize a research report. Which of these would be most effective for helping you organize a report? Explain.

Science, Society, and Social Research

The Process and Problems of Social Research

Ethics in Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling and Generalizability

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Elementary Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, Listening

Qualitative Data Analysis

Unobtrusive Measures

Filters