Deck 15: Reporting Research

Question 1

Most research proposals will contain all of the following EXCEPT:

A) A literature review.
B) A methodological plan.
C) A budget.
D) A findings section.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In a research proposal which section details how your research question and plan for research build on what has already been reported on this topic?

A) The introductory statement
B) The literature review
C) The methodological plan
D) The statement of limitations

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In this section of a research proposal, researchers clarify what they are interested in studying and the significance of the research problem.

A) A statement of limitations
B) A methodological plan
C) A literature review
D) An introductory statement of the research problem

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In this section of a research proposal, researchers explain the issue in greater detail and how they plan to build on what has already been reported in the literature on their topic.

A) A statement of limitations
B) A literature review
C) An ethics statement
D) An introductory statement of the research problem

Question 5

In this section of a research proposal, researchers detail the methods they will use, including the design, sample, measures and variables, and data collection procedures.

A) A statement of limitations
B) A literature review
C) An ethics statement
D) A methodological plan

Question 6

In this section of a research proposal, researchers identify human subjects issues in the research and establish how they will respond to them in an ethical fashion.

A) A statement of limitations
B) A literature review
C) An ethics statement
D) A methodological plan

Question 7

In this section of a research proposal, researchers review weaknesses of the proposed research, and present plans for minimize their consequences.

A) A statement of limitations
B) A literature review
C) An ethics statement
D) A methodological plan

Question 8

In this section of a research proposal, researchers present a careful listing of the anticipated costs.

A) A statement of limitations
B) A literature review
C) An ethics statement
D) A budget

Question 9

Writing for peer-reviewed journals is perhaps the toughest form of writing because articles are submitted to several other experts in your field for careful review-anonymously, with most journals-prior to acceptance for publication. This process is called:

A) Professor review
B) Journal review
C) Peer-reviewed
D) Editor reviewed

Question 10

In a peer-reviewed journal article how the data are analyzed appears in the:

A) Results section.
B) Statistical methods section.
C) Measures section.
D) Researach design section.

Question 11

In reporting qualitative research, which of the following is a NOT commonly done?

A) Providing details about how one gained access to the setting or individuals studied
B) Using quotes to illustrate themes
C) Conducting statistical tests to demonstrate relationships
D) Having a section on reflxivity

Question 12

This is a concise summary of the research report which describes the research problem, the sample, the method, and the findings.

A) Abstract
B) Introduction
C) Literature review
D) Discussion

Question 13

This section of a quantiative journal article describes in detail how the study was carried out.

A) Abstract
B) Introduction
C) Literature Review
D) Methods

Question 14

This section of a journal article describes the criteria used to include participants in the study.

A) Sample
B) Introduction
C) Literature review
D) Methods

Question 15

This section of a journal article identifies the key independent and dependent variables and provides the varied nominal and operational definitions.

A) Sample
B) Measures
C) Literature review
D) Methods

Question 16

This section of a journal article includes a brief description of the data collection process, such as self-administered mail questionnaire, face-to-face interview, or observation.

A) Sample
B) Measures
C) Data collection
D) Methods

Question 17

This section of a research poster includes all but:

A) Introduction.
B) Title.
C) Results.
D) Funding.
E) All are sections of a research poster.

Question 18

At the end of this section, you are ready to conceptually define your variables and formally state your hypotheses.

A) Sample
B) Literature review
C) Statistical methods
D) Methods

Question 19

Which phrasing would be inappropate according to APA guidelines?

A) Depressed people
B) People who have anxiety
C) Participants who are homeless
D) Families with low income

Question 20

Which answer is an ethical consideration in reporting research results?

A) Describing the sample
B) Having a complete and thorough literature review
C) Acknowledging the sponsors of the research
D) Discussing the results

Question 21

Most research proposals do not contain a budget.

Question 22

It is not possible to overstate the importance of the research problem that you propose to study.

Question 23

Writing for academic journals is perhaps the toughest form of writing because articles are submitted to several other experts in your field for careful review-anonymously, with most journals-prior to acceptance for publication.

Question 24

Ethical research reporting should mean maintaining a full rescord of the research project.

Question 25

Honesty and openness when it comes to research publications and reports means avoiding presenting as one's own the ideas or words of another person or persons for academic evaluation without proper acknowledgment.

Question 26

The order of authorship of journal articles is unimportant.

Question 27

In most social work journals, anonymous reviewers evaluate the manuscripts for publication.

Question 28

Applied research reports are written for the same audience than the professional social scientists and students who read academic journals.

Question 29

Qualitative journal reports present detailed statistical analyses.

Question 30

Qualitative journal reports include a discussion of quotes for participants.

Question 31

Qualitative journal reports present detailed statistical analyses.

Question 32

Reflection is unimportant in qualitative journal reports.

Question 33

Mixed-methods reports only need to report the methods used to collect the quantiative findings.

Question 34

Poster presentations have the same basic sections as journal research reports.

Question 35

According to APA, it is appropriate to use the phrase, "depressed people."

Question 36

Match the concept with the definition.
-Ethics statement

A) Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints
B) A careful list of anticipated costs
C) Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
D) A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
E) How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
F) Introductory clarification of what the research is about

Question 37

Match the concept with the definition.
-Statement of limitations

A) Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints
B) A careful list of anticipated costs
C) Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
D) A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
E) How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
F) Introductory clarification of what the research is about

Question 38

Match the concept with the definition.
-Statement of research problem

A) Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints
B) A careful list of anticipated costs
C) Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
D) A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
E) How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
F) Introductory clarification of what the research is about

Question 39

Match the concept with the definition.
-Literature review

A) Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints
B) A careful list of anticipated costs
C) Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
D) A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
E) How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
F) Introductory clarification of what the research is about

Question 40

Match the concept with the definition.
-Methodological plan

A) Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints
B) A careful list of anticipated costs
C) Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
D) A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
E) How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
F) Introductory clarification of what the research is about

Question 41

Match the concept with the definition.
-A budget

A) Discussion of how data will be collected, given opportunities and constraints
B) A careful list of anticipated costs
C) Explanation of how research builds on what has already been reported
D) A review of weaknesses in the project and plans for minimizing their consequences
E) How you will identify and respond to problems associated with using human subjects
F) Introductory clarification of what the research is about

Question 42

Match the concept with the definition
-Abstract

A) Describes in detail how the study was carried out
B) Discusses what is known about the particular topic and what has been left unanswered
C) Is concise summary of the research report
D) Focuses on the researcher's evaluation and interpretation of the findings, taking into account the purpose of the study
E) Presents the specific problem under study, highlights why such a study is important, and describes the research strategy

Question 43

Match the concept with the definition
-Introduction

A) Describes in detail how the study was carried out
B) Discusses what is known about the particular topic and what has been left unanswered
C) Is concise summary of the research report
D) Focuses on the researcher's evaluation and interpretation of the findings, taking into account the purpose of the study
E) Presents the specific problem under study, highlights why such a study is important, and describes the research strategy

Question 44

Match the concept with the definition
-Literature review

A) Describes in detail how the study was carried out
B) Discusses what is known about the particular topic and what has been left unanswered
C) Is concise summary of the research report
D) Focuses on the researcher's evaluation and interpretation of the findings, taking into account the purpose of the study
E) Presents the specific problem under study, highlights why such a study is important, and describes the research strategy

Question 45

Match the concept with the definition
-Methods

A) Describes in detail how the study was carried out
B) Discusses what is known about the particular topic and what has been left unanswered
C) Is concise summary of the research report
D) Focuses on the researcher's evaluation and interpretation of the findings, taking into account the purpose of the study
E) Presents the specific problem under study, highlights why such a study is important, and describes the research strategy

Question 46

Match the concept with the definition
-Discussion

A) Describes in detail how the study was carried out
B) Discusses what is known about the particular topic and what has been left unanswered
C) Is concise summary of the research report
D) Focuses on the researcher's evaluation and interpretation of the findings, taking into account the purpose of the study
E) Presents the specific problem under study, highlights why such a study is important, and describes the research strategy

Question 47

Match each term to its definition.
-Discussion section

A) In an applied report, summarizes study's main findings
B) Presentation of pertinent data and data displays
C) Back matter, such as copies of the research instrument
D) Interpretation of data with respect to study hypotheses

Question 48

Match each term to its definition.
-Appendices

A) In an applied report, summarizes study's main findings
B) Presentation of pertinent data and data displays
C) Back matter, such as copies of the research instrument
D) Interpretation of data with respect to study hypotheses

Question 49

Match each term to its definition.
-Findings section

A) In an applied report, summarizes study's main findings
B) Presentation of pertinent data and data displays
C) Back matter, such as copies of the research instrument
D) Interpretation of data with respect to study hypotheses

Question 50

Match each term to its definition.
-Executive summary

A) In an applied report, summarizes study's main findings
B) Presentation of pertinent data and data displays
C) Back matter, such as copies of the research instrument
D) Interpretation of data with respect to study hypotheses

Question 51

List the seven standard sections in a journal article. How do they differ from applied research?

Question 52

List the six standard sections in a research proposal.

Question 53

How might an applied research report differ from a journal article?

Question 54

How can a poster presentation aid in writing journal articles?

Question 55

Discuss the pagiarism. Why is it unethical?

Question 56

Discuss social work research in a diverse society. Include implications for research proposals and implications for writing research.