Deck 18: Publication and Communication of Research Findings

Question 1

What are the two important features of an Abstract?

A) It will be read by many and is more important than the manuscript
B) It should contain a description of the design and mention relevant past research
C) It will be read by many and provides the first impression
D) It explains the purpose of the research and the theoretical context of the work

Answer 1

It will be read by many and provides the first impression

Question 2

Which of the following issues do reviewers typically consider during a review of a manuscript?

A) The objectivity of the experimenter's approach to the research
B) The difficulty of the design
C) The adequacy of the data analysis
D) The amount of effort required to conduct the research

Answer 2

The adequacy of the data analysis

Question 3

The Introduction section of a manuscript typically:

A) Moves from specific details of the study to general issues
B) Is seen as the most important part of the manuscript
C) Contains a description of the problem and how the problem will be assessed
D) Begins with a general review and moves towards specific issues related to the study

Answer 3

Begins with a general review and moves towards specific issues related to the study

Question 4

Methodology can be thought of as:

A) A thought process
B) Unimportant if a study reports important findings
C) Problem solving
D) Both a and c

Question 5

Why are research articles not the final step in the process of experiments?

A) Because they are often a launching point for further research
B) Because there are always further studies to complete
C) Because the review process is very extensive
D) Because they often need further clarification

Question 6

Why are proposals often required of proposed research projects?

A) Because many institutions require proposals before conducting research
B) Proposals are good learning experiences
C) Proposals allow a thorough review of the thought processes and design of the project
D) Because proposal are required by the human subjects review process

Question 7

The methodological decision made by an experimenter should be explained in a manuscript since:

A) Without them the paper is less interesting
B) The choice made influence the design, results, and interpretation of an experiment
C) Since there are relatively few methodological options available to researcher, the rationale for the choices made is necessary
D) The manuscript may appear less important unless the researcher convinces the reader that the decisions were the right ones

Question 8

What are the three tasks involved in preparation of a manuscript?

A) Description, rationale, and explanation of results
B) Description, explanation, and contextualization
C) Description, interpretation, and conclusion.
D) Introduction, description, and contextualization.

Question 9

Overall, a well-written manuscript should always contain:

A) A consistent and logical theme throughout
B) A simple story
C) Be free of jargon and technical language
D) A discussion about how the current study could be improved

Question 10

In preparing a research manuscript, the main task is to:

A) Describe the research findings
B) Provide a rationale for the design
C) Explain potential problems with the design
D) Review the existing literature

Question 11

The Method section is designed to answer what questions?

A) How the treatment/manipulation was chosen
B) Who was assessed and how they were assessed
C) A description of the experimental hypotheses
D) All of the above

Question 12

The Discussion section should always contain which of the following?

A) Conclusions
B) Interpretation of the findings
C) Integration of findings with theory
D) All of the above

Question 13

When reviewing the Results section of a manuscript, reviewers typically are not satisfied unless:

A) The effect sizes were large
B) Several results were found to be statistically significant
C) The tests conducted were appropriate to evaluate the hypotheses of interest
D) The results were presented and interpreted extensively and unambiguously

Question 14

The Introduction of a manuscript is designed to convey what information?

A) The overall purpose and rationale of the research
B) An extensive review of the relevant studies that reflect upon the development of the current study
C) The importance of the research
D) The interpretation and value of the findings

Question 15

The Results section should describe:

A) Why specific analyses were conducted
B) The impact of the results upon the field
C) Contain some description of the researchers perspective on the outcome of the research
D) The interpretation of the findings