Deck 14: Writing a Final Research Report

Question 1

Which of the following describes quantitative research reports?

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Quantitative studies use which type of person?

A) first person
B) third person
C) second person
D) negative person

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

A) stratified
B) progressive
C) uncorrelated
D) impartial

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Qualitative reports are written in ______.

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

Question 5

When preparing research reports, researchers are expected to follow ______.

A) optimal guidelines
B) APA guidelines
C) guidelines chosen by the institution where the research took place
D) a numerical value for statistical analysis

Question 6

As Johnson (2008) suggests, researchers should reference ______ when warranted.

A) sampling
B) regression
C) coefficients
D) yourself

Question 7

Which of the following describes qualitative research reports?

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.

Question 8

On completing a research study, the goal for most researchers is to ______.

A) summarize indices resulting from data analysis
B) disseminate the research
C) summarize an appropriate sample
D) investigate many topics from different perspectives

Question 9

Which of the following is important in research reports?

A) limited details
B) general details
C) variable details
D) technical details

Question 10

The conventions of academic-style writing include ______.

A) practical
B) consistency
C) frequency
D) quality

Question 11

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

A) ideology
B) dichotomy
C) depictions
D) majority

Question 12

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

A) identifying error in a sample
B) measurement
C) representativeness
D) validity

Question 13

Potential audiences for reports include ______.

A) the community at large
B) the entire population
C) journal editors
D) children at schools

Question 14

The ______ is usually the first thing people read.

A) plan
B) reference page
C) approaches
D) title

Question 15

Academic writing is ______.

A) independent
B) factual
C) creative
D) biased

Question 16

Of primary importance in qualitative reports is that you not try to report ______ of data collected.

A) limited perspective
B) every bit
C) quantitative parts
D) uncorrelated aspects

Question 17

It is important for researchers to familiarize themselves with stylistic guidelines because ______.

A) it improves education, in general, by incorporating change
B) scholarly journals typically allow you to use your preferred method
C) each university or graduate school has a preference
D) it allows you to bias your research to positive results

Question 18

Quantitative reports are written in ______.

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

Question 19

Qualitative studies use which type of person?

A) first person
B) third person
C) second person
D) negative person

Question 20

Research reports are prepared according to conventions that promote ______.

A) populations
B) samples
C) parameters
D) credibility

Question 21

In the presentation of qualitative results, your goal should be to ______.

A) provide as many details as possible
B) provide every piece of data
C) describe the most meaningful trends or patterns you saw emerge
D) describe every trend or pattern that emerged

Question 22

Usually, authors of quantitative research reports do not refer to themselves as ______ or ______ but, rather, as ______ or ______.

A) the author; the researchers; I; we
B) I; we; the author; the researchers
C) I; we; me; myself
D) I; us; myself; ourselves

Question 23

To achieve "economy of expression," keep your message ______.

A) straightforward and simple
B) detailed and long
C) elaborate and flowery
D) clear and expressive

Question 24

When describing your methodology, you should be ______ and ______.

A) tentative; precise
B) tentative; vague
C) definitive; precise
D) definitive; vague

Question 25

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

A) present
B) past
C) present perfect
D) past or present

Question 26

Which of the following statements accurately represents active voice?

A) "The following conclusions were reached . . ."
B) "The investigator reached the following conclusions . . ."
C) "It was found that . . ."
D) "It was expected by the researcher . . ."

Question 27

Johnson (2008) suggests that researchers should "include interesting but ______ information in appendices, whenever appropriate."

A) stylistic
B) variable
C) nonessential
D) understandable

Question 28

Another suggestion from Johnson (2008) is to include ______ samples when they enhance your presentation.

A) percentage
B) conducted
C) several
D) representative

Question 29

Johnson (2008) recommends using ______.

A) figures to organize larger amounts of qualitative data
B) figures to organize larger amounts of numerical data
C) tables to organize larger amounts of qualitative data
D) tables to organize larger amounts of numerical data

Question 30

Introductory sections are typically written in ______ tense.

A) past
B) future
C) present
D) present or past

Question 31

Many researchers have relied on the APA manual for providing formats used for ______.

A) determining appropriate research techniques
B) citing references
C) determining the appropriate length for papers
D) determining appropriate samples

Question 32

In most cases, the dissemination of research occurs in the form of ______.

A) a dissertation
B) a thesis
C) a final research report
D) a professional presentation

Question 33

______ are agreed-on procedures that help ensure the accuracy of data and findings.

A) Strategies
B) Guidelines
C) Formalities
D) Conventions

Question 34

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

A) in descending order
B) in ascending order
C) at the beginning of sentences
D) only in tables

Question 35

Figures can depict the results of data ______.

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

Question 36

Which of the following statements is not true about the conclusions section of a quantitative research report?

A) The researcher presents and discusses the conclusions reached during the investigation.
B) The researcher has the opportunity to let the audience know what he or she thinks about the results of the study.
C) The researcher should not use this section purely for speculation but can include some speculation.
D) This is a place to talk about things that really do not "fit" anywhere else in the report.

Question 37

You can present results of numerical data analyses ______.

A) as a random procedure or a nonrandom procedure
B) as a calculation that expresses how far an individual score is from the mean
C) only if derived from systematic sampling
D) in narrative or visual form

Question 38

Which of the following is true of tables?

A) They are meant to take the place of information written in the text.
B) They are meant to complement the information written in the text.
C) They must present identical information.
D) They are considered repetitive.

Question 39

When reporting your conclusions, you must be more ______.

A) certain
B) definitive
C) tentative
D) clear

Question 40

Readers of research rely on ______ to indicate whether reports deal with topics they specifically want to read about.

A) titles
B) results sections
C) abstracts alone
D) introductions

Question 41

Research reports are typically written in past tense.

Question 42

Each audience has its own unique criteria, expectations, and standards for written research reports.

Question 43

Readers of research rely on clever titles to inform them of the study.

Question 44

The APA manual stresses the importance of all of the following except ______.

A) continuity
B) flowery language
C) research methodology
D) quantitative and qualitative techniques

Question 45

Some colleges and universities have prepared their own style guides.

Question 46

The APA manual provides guidelines for stylistic information such as ______.

A) appropriate editorial style
B) appropriate publication outlets
C) appropriate length
D) appropriate sample size

Question 47

Titles of research reports should contain at least 15 words.

Question 48

What does the acronym APA stand for?

A) Association of Psychological Authorities
B) Association of Publishing Authorities
C) American Publication Association
D) American Psychological Association

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

The conventions of style include clarity and consistency.

Question 52

When writing a research report, the researcher must know the audience for whom the report will be written.

Question 53

Which of the following is not included in the author's tips for writing?

A) write as if you are talking to a friend
B) establish a writing routine
C) write as quickly as possible
D) begin with an outline and organize your thoughts accordingly

Question 54

Most colleges and universities have prepared their own guides, while few have adopted existing styling guides.

Question 55

Descriptive and engaging writing is necessary for a well-written research report.

Question 56

Qualitative research reports are written in first person.

Question 57

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

Question 58

Quantitative research reports are written in passive voice.

Question 59

Anonymity is less important than confidentiality in written research reports.

Question 60

Academic writing is similar to creative writing.

Question 61

Contrast tentative and definitive statements.

Question 62

Writing is a secondary mechanism through which we can learn more about a given topic.

Question 63

Describe anonymity and confidentiality as they pertain to writing research reports.

Question 64

List the suggestions given in the text to become a successful academic writer.

Question 65

Discuss the importance of conventions.

Question 66

Academic writing resembles scientific writing more closely than it does any other form of writing.

Question 67

Describe conventions and their purpose in academic writing.

Question 68

Explain how following a style guide contributes to a final research report.

Question 69

Explain why researchers should use simplicity of language when writing a research report.

Question 70

Explain how research reports should utilize person and voice.

Question 71

Explain why researchers should follow guidelines when writing a final research report.

Question 72

What are APA stylistic conventions of academic-style writing?

Question 73

Explain why the researcher should consider the audience when writing a final research report.

Question 74

Discuss techniques to improve clarity in a research report.

Question 75

Discuss what Johnson (2008) meant by the statement, "Include interesting but nonessential information in appendices, whenever appropriate." Keep in mind that this statement is made regarding qualitative research reports.

Question 76

Describe what is meant by "bias free writing."

Question 77

Discuss why some sections of the research report may be written in present tense.

Question 78

Explain the importance of maintaining anonymity and confidentiality when writing the research report.

Question 79

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