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1. All research proposals have results sections.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
2. The main goal of the results section is to
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a. Show that the data meet the assumptions of the statistical test
b. Show whether the data support the hypothesis
3. Interpreting the results in terms of whether they support the hypothesis should not be done in the results section.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
4. Your discussion section will relate most directly to your ____ section.
-- Choose an answer --
a. Introduction
b. Method
5. The most appropriate place to discuss the limitations of your research is in the
-- Choose an answer --
a. Introduction
b. Discussion
6. Your title should be short.
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a. True
b. False
7. The Abstract is a summary of your study.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
8. Which is the most serious error to make in your Reference section?
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a. Not including all your references
b. Not typing up your references in alphabetical order
9. The method section of a research report should be written in the past tense.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
10. In writing the results section, you should focus on helping the reader understand whether the results support the hypothesis.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
11. Which of the following should you do in your discussion?
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a. Acknowledge weaknesses in your study and acknowledge alternative explanations of your results
b. Ignore unexpected findings
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