Question 1

Prior to starting to write a manuscript for publication, the researcher should do all of the following, except:&#10;A) examine published articles in the selected journal.&#10;B) review the guidelines for submitting manuscripts to the selected journal.&#10;C) consider the type of reader most likely to be interested in the results of the research study.&#10;D) obtain approval from the institutional review board to submit a manuscript for publication.&#10;E) consider the manuscript acceptance rate of the selected journal.

Accepted Answer

Obtaining approval from the institutional review board (IRB) is related to the ethical approval of conducting the research, not specifically to the submission of a manuscript for publication. The other options (examining published articles, reviewing submission guidelines, considering the target reader, and considering the acceptance rate) are all relevant steps in preparing to write and submit a manuscript.

Question 2

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation, which chapter is normally devoted to the reporting of the research results?&#10;A) Chapter I&#10;B) Chapter II&#10;C) Chapter III&#10;D) Chapter IV&#10;E) Chapter V

Accepted Answer

Chapter IV is traditionally devoted to the reporting of research results in a thesis or dissertation. This chapter presents the findings of the study after the methodology has been outlined in Chapter III.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of conclusions in a research report?&#10;A) &#34;Conclusions&#34; and &#34;findings&#34; are essentially the same statements.&#10;B) Conclusions should be based on the data obtained.&#10;C) Conclusions should be written as tentative statements.&#10;D) Conclusions represent a summary of the results.&#10;E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Conclusions in a research report are derived from the analysis and interpretation of the data collected during the study. They are not merely restatements of findings (which eliminates A), nor are they tentative statements (eliminating C), nor do they simply summarize results (eliminating D). Conclusions draw on the data to make inferences or suggest implications, hence why they should be based on the data obtained.

Question 4

A copy of a questionnaire used in a research study would normally be placed in which section of a thesis or dissertation?&#10;A) Preface&#10;B) Table located within the text&#10;C) Figure located within the text&#10;D) Appendix&#10;E) References

Accepted Answer

The appendix of a thesis or dissertation is the appropriate section for including supplementary material such as copies of questionnaires used in the research study. This allows the main text to remain focused and uncluttered while providing readers access to the detailed materials used for data collection.

Question 5

The discussion section of a published report will likely include which of the following?&#10;A) Explanation for the findings&#10;B) Hindsight into research procedures&#10;C) Comparison with similar studies&#10;D) Speculation regarding surprising results&#10;E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The discussion section of a published report typically includes an explanation for the findings, hindsight into research procedures, comparison with similar studies, and speculation regarding surprising results. This section is meant to interpret the results, compare them with existing literature, explain any unexpected findings, and suggest future research directions.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a part of the abstract of a research article?&#10;A) Budget&#10;B) Purpose&#10;C) Method&#10;D) Results&#10;E) Conclusion

Accepted Answer

The abstract of a research article typically includes the purpose, method, results, and conclusion of the study, but not the budget.

Question 7

The discussion of a research report should start with:&#10;A) a quick review of the procedure of the study.&#10;B) a quick review of the purpose of the study.&#10;C) a quick review of the methods of the study.&#10;D) a quick review of the sample characteristics of the study.

Accepted Answer

The discussion of a research report typically starts with a quick review of the purpose of the study to remind readers of the context and objectives of the research, setting the stage for the interpretation of the findings.

Question 8

The order of the results should be presented according to:&#10;A) specific aim.&#10;B) data analysis.&#10;C) hypothesis.&#10;D) specific aim and data analysis.&#10;E) specific aim, data analysis, and hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The order of the results should be presented according to the specific aim, data analysis, and hypothesis. This ensures a logical flow that aligns with the research objectives, the methods used to analyze the data, and the initial hypothesis, providing a coherent and structured presentation of findings.

Question 9

A description of the limitations of the study should be included in the:&#10;A) results.&#10;B) discussion.&#10;C) data analysis.&#10;D) introduction.&#10;E) conclusion.

Accepted Answer

The discussion section of a study typically includes a description of the limitations, as it provides context for interpreting the results and suggests areas for future research.

Question 10

The major difference between a thesis/dissertation and a research journal article is in their:&#10;A) length.&#10;B) content.&#10;C) writing style.&#10;D) title.

Accepted Answer

Theses and dissertations are typically much longer than research journal articles, as they include comprehensive details of the research process, literature review, methodology, and findings.

Question 11

Demographic information concerning the research participants would normally be included in which section of the research report?&#10;A) Introduction&#10;B) Procedures&#10;C) Results&#10;D) Discussion&#10;E) Conclusions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Demographic information concerning the research participants would...

Deck 18: Writing the Research Report