Question 1

Depending on the type of data you've collected, the results section may form the ______ of your research report.

Accepted Answer

A)   ideology
B)   dichotomy
C)   depictions
D)   majorityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is important in research reports?

Accepted Answer

A)   limited details
B)   general details
C)   variable details
D)   technical detailsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Anonymity is less important than confidentiality in written research reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What does the acronym APA stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Association of Psychological Authorities
B)   Association of Publishing Authorities
C)   American Publication Association
D)   American Psychological AssociationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The benefit of using APA is that it provides invaluable guidance to the researcher for writing the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the APA manual, numerical data included in quantitative research reports should be reported ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   in descending order
B)   in ascending order
C)   at the beginning of sentences
D)   only in tablesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Provide four conventions of academic-style writing discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
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Question 8

Academic writing is similar to creative writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Any recommendations for the future, including your action plan, are most appropriately written in ______ tense.

Accepted Answer

A)   present
B)   past
C)   present perfect
D)   past or presentE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Academic writing is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   independent
B)   factual
C)   creative
D)   biasedE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Figures can depict the results of data ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   visually
B)   in a narrative manner
C)   only without numbers
D)   only with numbersE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following describes qualitative research reports?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The APA manual is arguably the most commonly used style guide in the broad field of education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Quantitative reports are written in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   similar ways to qualitative studies
B)   passive voice
C)   active voice
D)   negative voiceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Quantitative research reports are written in passive voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The research process adheres to certain conventions that contribute to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   identifying error in a sample
B)   measurement
C)   representativeness
D)   validityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Some colleges and universities have prepared their own style guides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Introductory sections are typically written in ______ tense.

Accepted Answer

A)   past
B)   future
C)   present
D)   present or pastE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

When research conventions are followed, the credibility of the research and the researcher may be called into question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Researchers should make every effort to be ______ in your write-up.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratified
B)   progressive
C)   uncorrelated
D)   impartialE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 14: Writing a Final Research Report

Some colleges and universities have prepared their own style guides.

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The APA manual is arguably the most commonly used style guide in the broad field of education.

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Introductory sections are typically written in ______ tense.

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Anonymity is less important than confidentiality in written research reports.

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Which of the following is important in research reports?

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When research conventions are followed, the credibility of the research and the researcher may be called into question.

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Quantitative reports are written in ______.

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Any recommendations for the future, including your action plan, are most appropriately written in ______ tense.

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Figures can depict the results of data ______.

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Depending on the type of data you've collected, the results section may form the ______ of your research report.

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The research process adheres to certain conventions that contribute to ______.

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What does the acronym APA stand for?

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Which of the following describes qualitative research reports?

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Academic writing is similar to creative writing.

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According to the APA manual, numerical data included in quantitative research reports should be reported ______.

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Quantitative research reports are written in passive voice.

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Academic writing is ______.

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The benefit of using APA is that it provides invaluable guidance to the researcher for writing the report.

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Researchers should make every effort to be ______ in your write-up.

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