Test Yourself
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1. Instead of a results section, a research proposal may have a Design and Data Analysis section.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
2. The most important objective of the results section and an objective that is also reviewed in the discussion section is
-- Choose an answer --
a. Describing the statistical test that was used
b. Describing whether the results supported the hypothesis
3. Interpreting the results in terms of existing theory and research should not be done in the results section.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
4. In the discussion, you should not discuss the limitations of your research study.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
5. In your discussion section, you should suggest future research that would compensate for weaknesses in and limitations of your research study.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
6. If you are writing a report on a simple experiment, your title should include both your independent and dependent variable.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
7. Your Abstract cannot be longer than one paragraph.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
8. The first line of every reference in my Reference section should be indented.
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
9. Which section will change more from research proposal to research report?
-- Choose an answer --
a. Introduction
b. Method
10. The main focus of the results section should be on presenting the results of statistical tests. Therefore, you should not include extra material (e.g., averages, interpretations of the results in terms of whether the results support the hypothesis).
-- Choose an answer --
a. True
b. False
11. Which of the following should you do in your discussion?
-- Choose an answer --
a. Ignore weaknesses in your study
b. Summarize the main results as they relate to your hypothesis
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