Question 1

Which of the following is true of tables?

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A)   They are meant to take the place of information written in the text.
B)   They are meant to complement the information written in the text.
C)   They must present identical information.
D)   They are considered repetitive.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following describes quantitative research reports?

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A)   They may be simple or random.
B)   They do not have a standard template.
C)   They have a standard template.
D)   They use third person writing.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Describe what is meant by "bias free writing."

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Question 4

Each audience has its own unique criteria, expectations, and standards for written research reports.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Descriptive and engaging writing is necessary for a well-written research report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain why the researcher should consider the audience when writing a final research report.

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Answer would ideally include: "Upon comp...

Question 7

List the suggestions given in the text to become a successful academic writer.

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Answer would ideally include: Establish ...

Question 8

Writing is a secondary mechanism through which we can learn more about a given topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The conventions of academic-style writing include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   practical
B)   consistency
C)   frequency
D)   qualityE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

You can present results of numerical data analyses ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   as a random procedure or a nonrandom procedure
B)   as a calculation that expresses how far an individual score is from the mean
C)   only if derived from systematic sampling
D)   in narrative or visual formE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Contrast tentative and definitive statements.

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Answer would ideally include: Researcher...

Question 12

Qualitative research reports are written in first person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain how following a style guide contributes to a final research report.

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Answer would ideally include: Style guid...

Question 14

Most colleges and universities have prepared their own guides, while few have adopted existing styling guides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The conventions of style include clarity and consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Another suggestion from Johnson (2008)  is to include ______ samples when they enhance your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)   percentage
B)   conducted
C)   several
D)   representativeE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Potential audiences for reports include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   the community at large
B)   the entire population
C)   journal editors
D)   children at schoolsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

What are APA stylistic conventions of academic-style writing?

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Answer would ideally include: The APA ma...

Question 19

Of primary importance in qualitative reports is that you not try to report ______ of data collected.

Accepted Answer

A)   limited perspective
B)   every bit
C)   quantitative parts
D)   uncorrelated aspectsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

To achieve "economy of expression," keep your message ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   straightforward and simple
B)   detailed and long
C)   elaborate and flowery
D)   clear and expressiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Writing a Final Research Report

Qualitative research reports are written in first person.

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Writing is a secondary mechanism through which we can learn more about a given topic.

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List the suggestions given in the text to become a successful academic writer.

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You can present results of numerical data analyses ______.

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Which of the following describes quantitative research reports?

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The conventions of academic-style writing include ______.

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Explain why the researcher should consider the audience when writing a final research report.

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Most colleges and universities have prepared their own guides, while few have adopted existing styling guides.

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Another suggestion from Johnson (2008) is to include ______ samples when they enhance your presentation.

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The conventions of style include clarity and consistency.

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Which of the following is true of tables?

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Of primary importance in qualitative reports is that you not try to report ______ of data collected.

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Explain how following a style guide contributes to a final research report.

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Potential audiences for reports include ______.

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What are APA stylistic conventions of academic-style writing?

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Descriptive and engaging writing is necessary for a well-written research report.

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Describe what is meant by "bias free writing."

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Contrast tentative and definitive statements.

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To achieve "economy of expression," keep your message ______.

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Each audience has its own unique criteria, expectations, and standards for written research reports.

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