Question 1

In APA format,the abstract of an article must be

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A)   less than 50 words
B)   less than 80 words
C)   less than 100 words
D)   less than 120 wordsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The discussion part of a research paper

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A)   interprets the data and relates them to the hypothesis or hypotheses
B)   describes the subjects, apparatus, design and procedures
C)   tells what the researcher did in the experiment
D)   discusses the relevant literature and states what the study will contribute to the understanding of the problemE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) A

Question 3

Put the following information into APA style references:
· Mary Ellen Smith,a professor at Dartmouth College,wrote a book entitled "The Understanding of Psychology." It was published by the Fullcourt Press,3500 Forbes Avenue,Pittsburgh,PA 15213 on the 10th of March,2003.
· Andy P.Joker and Bruce A.Riddler wrote a book chapter called "Knowns and Unknowns of Anti-Social Behavior" in 1972.It was published that same year in the Handbook of Interpersonal Relations,which was edited by A.D.Penguin,on pages 719-740.The book was published in Boston by Big City Press.
· In his article,"Revenge as Motivation",Bruce Wayne provides a brief history of the role that anger has played in motivating pro-social behavior.It is found on pages 25-42 of volume 2 of the Gotham Journal of Psychology,which was published in 1963.
· Write a reference for your text book.

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Smith, M. E. (2003). The Understanding o...

Question 4

A key element to a good oral presentation of a research study is

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A)   brevity
B)   a well-written abstract
C)   presenting good visual aids
D)   presenting postersE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Figures in a research report should

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A)   appear before the references
B)   be color coded
C)   not have page numbers on them
D)   be hand drawn, preferably by the authorE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

List the parts of a scientific article in APA style,and describe the contents of each.

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In APA style, a scientific article typically consists of the following parts:

1. Title Page: This includes the title of the article, the author's name, and the institutional affiliation.

2. Abstract: A brief summary of the article, typically around 150-250 words, that provides an overview of the research question, methods, results, and conclusions.

3. Introduction: This section provides background information on the topic, outlines the research question or hypothesis, and explains the significance of the study.

4. Method: This section describes the research methods and materials used in the study, including the participants, procedures, and any instruments or measures used.

5. Results: This section presents the findings of the study, often using tables, figures, or statistical analyses to summarize the data.

6. Discussion: Here, the authors interpret the results, discuss the implications of the findings, and compare their results to previous research.

7. Conclusion: This section summarizes the main findings of the study and may also suggest directions for future research.

8. References: A list of all the sources cited in the article, presented in APA style.

9. Appendices (if applicable): Additional materials such as questionnaires, data sets, or other supplementary information that is not included in the main text.

Each of these parts serves a specific purpose in communicating the research process and findings to the reader, and together they provide a comprehensive overview of the study.

Question 7

____ have become popular ways of presenting research at scientific meetings

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A)   Blogs
B)   Posters
C)   Journal articles
D)   BooksE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A group of people who share common goals,a public forum,common knowledge,and a specialized language is called

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A)   a discourse community
B)   an invisible college
C)   an archival journal
D)   an ACCE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Identify a research report from a journal that deals with a topic in which you are interested or have some knowledge.Read the report through the results section but do not read the discussion or conclusion section.Write a discussion section of your own.After you have completed your discussion section,submit it to your instructor or classmates for a critical review.Compare your discussion to the discussion in the report.What do you conclude?

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Question 10

The introduction section of a research paper contains

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A)   the research design, procedures, and description of subjects and measures
B)   the literature review and hypotheses
C)   the statisitics and data analysis procedures
D)   the research design, tables and figures, and literature reviewE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A reference to a journal that has appeared online should

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A)   never include the issue number
B)   include the DOI if it is available
C)   not include the title
D)   include the name of the publishing companyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which one of the following is not a part of the introduction to a research paper?

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A)   Statement of the problem
B)   Statement of the hypothesis or hypotheses
C)   An in-depth history of the problem
D)   Statement of the expected resultsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Pleasingness of style is ____ in a research paper

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A)   unprofessional
B)   nice if you can do it
C)   one of the goals of writing
D)   distractingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

In APA format,the margins are

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A)   0.5"
B)   1"
C)   1.25"
D)   1.5"E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

What is meant by the term "invisible college"?

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A)   a college that offers extension or correspondence courses
B)   a group of scientists who communicate among themselves about research in a particular area of science
C)   a panel of judges who evaluate the worth of colleges and universities
D)   a panel of judges who evaluate the worth of research reportE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

An abstract summarizes the

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A)   theory behind the research
B)   relevant literature
C)   problem, method, results, and conclusions
D)   data collection and analysis proceduresE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

After identifying an appropriate journal to which to submit a paper,the researcher should

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A)   select two alternative publication sources
B)   contact the journal editor
C)   examine recent issues of the journal
D)   set the date for publicationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

When you write a paper in APA style,you should report your methods in

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A)   the past tense
B)   the present tense
C)   the past perfect tense
D)   any of the aboveE) All of the above
F) None of the above A

Question 19

Scientific literature that falls outside the peer review process

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A)   cannot be cited in APA format
B)   is generally harder to obtain
C)   is called gray literature
D)   is called peerless literatureE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

When an editor has received all the reviews on an article,the editor

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A)   accepts the paper
B)   accepts the paper pending revisions
C)   rejects the paper
D)   any of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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