Question 1

Milton recently reported on a survey study that he conducted with High School students. In his work, he was particularly interested in how many high carbohydrate items athletes consume during a day while they are training. In his report he does not convey why the number of high carbohydrate items is of relevance to the related literature on student athletes. This omission is a flaw primarily in which of the following components of a research report.
A) Method
B) Results
C) Discussion
D) Introduction

Accepted Answer

The omission of why the number of high carbohydrate items is relevant to the literature on student athletes suggests a flaw in the introduction section, as this section is responsible for introducing the rationale and background for the study and its relevance to the field.

Question 2

Judy forgot to mention that the survey she used in her dissertation employed a seven-point Likert Scale. This omission is a weakness in which section of her
Report?
A) Participants
B) Design and procedures
C) Instruments
D) Results

Accepted Answer

The omission of the type of scale used in the survey is a weakness in the section describing the instruments used.

Question 3

A recent publication in the Journal of Interesting Research stated that based upon their experimental findings, children should only go to school 5 hours a day.
While there were tables and inferential statistics presented that illustrated a
Comparison between 5 hour a day children and 7 hour a day children, there was
No discussion of how the study was conducted. This omission illustrates a flaw
In the
A) review of related literature.
B) interpretation of the findings.
C) design and procedure.
D) conclusions and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The omission of how the study was conducted indicates a flaw in the design and procedure of the research. Without understanding the methodology, it is difficult to assess the validity of the findings and draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

Question 4

Of the following questions one might ask when critiquing a research study, which is a concern for the instruments section?
A) Is the relevancy of the references explained?
B) Are the size and characteristics of the sample described?
C) Are generalizations consistent with the result?
D) Are subtest reliabilities provided?

Accepted Answer

The instruments section of a research study typically includes information about the measures used to collect data. Subtest reliabilities would be a concern within this section as they indicate the consistency and accuracy of the measure being used. The other options listed are more relevant to other sections of the research study, such as the introduction and discussion sections.

Question 5

Brandon is confused. He just read a study where the research questions examined gender differences and the analysis used was Spearman's rho. It
Appears that there is a flaw in which section of the research report?
A) results
B) discussion
C) method
D) introduction

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brandon is confused. He just read a...

Question 6

The section of a report where the generalizations are critiqued is the
A) results
B) discussion.
C) method.
D) introduction.

Accepted Answer

The discussion section of a report is where the findings and generalizations are analyzed and evaluated. This includes critiquing the limitations and implications of the study's results.

Question 7

Ya-ling was reading a research report on the challenges learners' face when reading diagrams in science textbooks. She was really interested in the research but questioned the instructional materials that the participants were given. It appears that they may have been much too hard for the participants to read. Since the author did not adequately describe the materials, Ya-ling has identified a potential flaw in the __________ of this research report.
A) introduction
B) references
C) methodology
D) results

Accepted Answer

The methodology refers to the methods and procedures used in the research study. Ya-ling is questioning the instructional materials provided to the participants, which is part of the methodology.

Question 8

Recently, Sam was reading a study that addressed the benefits of the structure strategy in text comprehension. The study was well designed but Sam was
Surprised that Meyer's relevant 1998 article was not mentioned in the study. Sam
Has indicated a flaw in the _______ of the article.
A) problem statement
B) review of related literature
C) hypotheses statements
D) design and procedure

Accepted Answer

The review of related literature should have included Meyer's relevant article from 1998. Its absence can be seen as a flaw in the article's literature review.

Question 9

The portion of a research report where the educational significance of the problem is presented is the
A) introduction.
B) review of related literature.
C) hypotheses.
D) method.

Accepted Answer

The introduction section of a research report typically presents the background and context of the problem, including its educational significance. The review of related literature may also touch on the significance of the problem, but its main focus is on summarizing past research related to the problem. The hypotheses and method sections deal more with the specific research study being conducted rather than the broader educational significance of the problem.

Question 10

Marci is reviewing a manuscript submitted for publication. The study is somewhat interesting but the authors don't 'make a case' that it is relevant to
Research or practice. Given this flaw, in her review, Marci indicated that the
Authors should focus on revisions to the
A) introduction.
B) method.
C) results.
D) procedures.

Accepted Answer

The introduction is where the authors should make a clear and compelling case for the relevance of their study to research and practice. By suggesting revisions to the introduction, Marci is encouraging the authors to strengthen their argument for why their study matters.

Question 11

When reading a recent journal article Juan was confused. It seems the author used the term self-determination in a way that was not consistent with Juan's
Previous understanding of self-determination but Juan wasn't quite sure because
The author did not operationalize his variables. The author should have included
Operational definitions of his variables in the ____________ of his article.
A) introduction
B) method
C) results
D) discussion

Accepted Answer

The answer of When reading a recent journal article Juan...

Question 12

In reading a recent article, you note that there is no research topic of study presented. This is a flaw in the _____________ of the report.
A) introduction
B) method
C) results
D) discussion

Accepted Answer

The introduction is where the research topic should be presented and clearly defined. Without a clear research topic, the report lacks a clear focus and direction, making it difficult to understand the purpose and relevance of the study.

Question 13

In reviewing a manuscript relevant to your thesis you find that it is very similar to a study conducted two years prior to the publication date. The authors of the two studies are different and the sample populations are from different Universities, but both studies address the transition of migrant students to large land grant Universities. You are concerned that the authors of the second publication did not reference the first publication in their work. This can be most directly attributed to a flaw in which section of the second publication's report.
A) Introduction
B) Method
C) Results
D) Discussion

Accepted Answer

The flaw is most likely in the Introduction section where the background and previous research on the topic should be discussed. If the authors did not reference the previous study, it may indicate that they were not aware of it or chose not to acknowledge it.

Question 14

Cindy conducted a path analysis for her thesis. She is most concerned about addressing which of the following questions in her report?
A) Is a rationale given for selection of predictor variables?
B) Are the qualifications and special training of the interviewers described?
C) Was the level of inter-observer reliability obtained from at least two independent raters?
D) Were groups randomly formed and the use of existing groups avoided?

Accepted Answer

Cindy conducted a path analysis, which is a statistical technique used to examine causal relationships among variables. Therefore, it is important for her to address whether a rationale was given for the selection of predictor variables, as this will help explain the causal relationships she found in her analysis. The other options are not as relevant to path analysis.

Question 15

Janet is interested in response to intervention in a sixth-grade child with autism. She employs a case study methodology. Of the following, which is something that is critical for her to include in her research report?
A) Tables of the quantitative research results.
B) A rationale for selecting this case for study.
C) A description of how Janet is passionate about the study.
D) The psychometric properties of the instruments used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Janet is interested in response to intervention...

Question 16

Of the following, which question is relevant when critiquing a narrative study?
A) Are the characteristics that differentiate the groups clearly defined or described?
B) Are sources of invalidity associated with the design identified and discussed?
C) Are generalizations consistent with the results?
D) Is there a rationale for the choice of individual to study the chose phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Narrative studies often focus on individual or small group experiences to explore a particular phenomenon. The rationale for choosing a specific individual or group to study is crucial to understanding the depth and applicability of the findings, making it a relevant question when critiquing such a study.

Question 17

At a recent conference, Frank questioned the authors of a research report who had used a test designed for middle school learners with a second-grade sample.
Frank has addressed a flaw in which aspect of the study?
A) instruments
B) participants
C) results
D) introduction

Accepted Answer

Frank addressed a flaw in the instruments used in the study, as the test was not appropriate for the second-grade sample.

Question 18

Sam read a recent publication and shared it with his class. One of the other students asked how many participants were in the study and Sam told her he
Wasn't quite sure because the article said that 900 surveys were sent out but never
Stated how many were returned. This is a weakness in the ______________
Section of the report.
A) design and procedure
B) participants
C) results
D) discussion

Accepted Answer

The number of participants is typically included in the participants section of a report or publication. The fact that Sam was unsure about the number because it was not stated in the article suggests that this is a weakness in the participants section.

Question 19

The section where the application of the qualitative method chosen is described in the report is the
A) introduction.
B) design and procedure.
C) conclusion and implications.
D) results.

Accepted Answer

The description of the application of the qualitative method chosen is typically found in the design and procedure section of a research report. This section outlines how the chosen methodology was implemented and is where the researcher explains how they collected and analyzed their data.

Question 20

Dave is reviewing a manuscript submitted for publication. The paper describes a study that assessed the attitudes of pre-service teachers about their student
Teaching experience. Which of the following questions is important for Dave to
Ask himself regarding the study?
A) Was an appropriate experimental design selected?
B) Were control procedures applied to equate groups on extraneous variables?
C) Was the questionnaire pretested?
D) Were efforts made to overcome observer bias and observer effect?

Accepted Answer

It is important to determine if the questionnaire was pretested to ensure that the questions are clear, reliable, and valid before administering it to participants. This helps to increase the accuracy and quality of the data collected. The other options listed are also important considerations in research design, but they may not be as directly relevant to this specific study.

Quiz 22: Evaluating a Research Report

Judy forgot to mention that the survey she used in her dissertation employed a seven-point Likert Scale. This omission is a weakness in which section of her Report?

Of the following questions one might ask when critiquing a research study, which is a concern for the instruments section?

Brandon is confused. He just read a study where the research questions examined gender differences and the analysis used was Spearman's rho. It Appears that there is a flaw in which section of the research report?

The section of a report where the generalizations are critiqued is the

Recently, Sam was reading a study that addressed the benefits of the structure strategy in text comprehension. The study was well designed but Sam was Surprised that Meyer's relevant 1998 article was not mentioned in the study. Sam Has indicated a flaw in the _______ of the article.

The portion of a research report where the educational significance of the problem is presented is the

Marci is reviewing a manuscript submitted for publication. The study is somewhat interesting but the authors don't 'make a case' that it is relevant to Research or practice. Given this flaw, in her review, Marci indicated that the Authors should focus on revisions to the

In reading a recent article, you note that there is no research topic of study presented. This is a flaw in the _____________ of the report.

Cindy conducted a path analysis for her thesis. She is most concerned about addressing which of the following questions in her report?

Janet is interested in response to intervention in a sixth-grade child with autism. She employs a case study methodology. Of the following, which is something that is critical for her to include in her research report?

Of the following, which question is relevant when critiquing a narrative study?

At a recent conference, Frank questioned the authors of a research report who had used a test designed for middle school learners with a second-grade sample. Frank has addressed a flaw in which aspect of the study?

The section where the application of the qualitative method chosen is described in the report is the

Dave is reviewing a manuscript submitted for publication. The paper describes a study that assessed the attitudes of pre-service teachers about their student Teaching experience. Which of the following questions is important for Dave to Ask himself regarding the study?