Question 1

Describe the four parts that are typically contained in an introduction section of an APA-style research report.​

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The four parts typically contained in an...

Question 2

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source with two authors in a research report when the authors' names appear as the subject of the sentence?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Smith and Jones, 2005
B)  Smith & Jones, 2005
C)  Smith and Jones (2005) "
D)  Smith & Jones (2005)

Question 3

The major subsections of an APA-style method section describing a study conducted with nonhumans are: subjects and procedure.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In an APA-style research report,where does the author note appear?​

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A)  ​on the title page
B)  ​on the abstract page
C)  before the references
D)  after the references

Question 5

A research report title should ____.​

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A)  be a maximum of 50 characters
B)  ​begin with the words "A study of"
C)  describe the study as completely as possible in no more than 12 words
D)  ​include mention of the population, method, and conclusions in no more than 20 words

Question 6

When is the abstract for a research report usually written?​

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A)  ​after the title page is written
B)  after the data are collected
C)  first, before any other part of the report"
D)  last, after the entire report is completed

Question 7

Research proposals contain which of the following kinds of information?​

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A)  ​how the research was conducted
B)  who participated in the research​
C)  how participants or subjects were measured​"
D)  what will be done​

Question 8

The results section of an APA-style research report typically describes the ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  interpretation of the findings
B)  findings of descriptive and inferential statistics
C)  implications of the findings"
D)  manipulations that were used

Question 9

The discussion section of an APA-style research report often contains suggestions for future research.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Every item listed in the references must be cited in the paper.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In your reference section you should include all the articles that you read,whether or not you mentioned them in your research report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

APA guidelines for word processing include ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​12-point font
B)  1 ½ " margins
C)  single spacing"
D)  hyphenating at end of lines

Question 13

The reference section of an APA-style research report begins immediately following the discussion section,not on a new page.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the ways in which a research proposal is different from a research report.​

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The content of a research proposal is id...

Question 15

For references,DOIs are only needed for electronic sources.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the materials subsection of an APA-style methods section,you tell the reader ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  what equipment was used in the study
B)  who participated in the study
C)  what questionnaires were used in the study"
D)  the preliminary results of the study

Question 17

Which is the correct order of the sections of a research report?​

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction, references, method, results, and discussion
B)  introduction, method, results, and discussion
C)  abstract, introduction, method, and results"
D)  abstract, discussion, introduction, method, results, and discussion​

Question 18

To avoid biased language,____ should be used in APA-writing style.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​citations
B)  ​expository writing
C)  preferred labels
D)  ​jargon

Question 19

When reporting statistical significance of inferential statistics,what items should be included?​

Accepted Answer

The items that should be included when r...

Question 20

The second time you cite a publication with four authors in your report,what should be included in the citation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​all four authors' names and the date
B)  the first author's last name followed by et al. and the date
C)  the first author's last name followed by op. cit. and the date"
D)  the first two authors' last names and the date

Exam 16: Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

The reference section of an APA-style research report begins immediately following the discussion section,not on a new page.​

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Describe the four parts that are typically contained in an introduction section of an APA-style research report.​

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Every item listed in the references must be cited in the paper.​

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The results section of an APA-style research report typically describes the ____.​

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Which is the correct order of the sections of a research report?​

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The second time you cite a publication with four authors in your report,what should be included in the citation?​

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When reporting statistical significance of inferential statistics,what items should be included?​

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In an APA-style research report,where does the author note appear?​

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APA guidelines for word processing include ____.​

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In your reference section you should include all the articles that you read,whether or not you mentioned them in your research report.

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When is the abstract for a research report usually written?​

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The major subsections of an APA-style method section describing a study conducted with nonhumans are: subjects and procedure.​

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In the materials subsection of an APA-style methods section,you tell the reader ____.​

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For references,DOIs are only needed for electronic sources.​

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Describe the ways in which a research proposal is different from a research report.​

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A research report title should ____.​

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The discussion section of an APA-style research report often contains suggestions for future research.​

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