PSYC515 QUIZ 6 - CONSUMING RESEARCH CONCEPTS
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The quiz:
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Module 6: Week 6
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25 multiple-choice questions
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90 minutes
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Allows 1 attempt.
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worth 50 points
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This quiz is designed to assess understanding of content from this week’s topics covered in the Learn section (non-cumulative) and will not require use of SPSS. You have 90 minutes to complete these 25 questions. This allows for judicious use of time to refer to assigned readings and presentations (open book / open notes), but should be completed with no other forms of collaboration.
Please note:
that the first question asks you to indicate your agreement to abide by LUO's Online Honor Code. Answering this question is
required
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Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 6: Week 6.
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Question 1
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I have read and understand the Academic Honor policy as outlined in the
Online Honor Code
for Liberty University Online. I agree to abide by this policy and that the
work submitted herein is my own.
Yes
No
Question 2
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In the scientific context, which of the following begins with a hypothesis or general premise that is tested to make conclusions?
deductive reasoning
inductive reasoning
empiricism
scientific method
Question 3
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Using only college students as participants but wanting to make generalizations about the entire 18 — 23 year old population (not just students) is problematic due to lack of:
random assignment
random sampling
non-response bias
manipulation
Question 4
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Which of the following is defined as a "testable prediction about how the world will behave if our idea is correct"?
theory
fact
empirical
hypothesis
Question 5
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According to APA (2003), two tools that lie at the heart of sound research methods are:
prediction and experimentation
random sampling and random assignment
manipulation and generalization
sample size and sampling technique
Question 6
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In the scientific context, which of the following uses empirical observations to construct broad generalizations / theories?
deductive reasoning
inductive reasoning
empiricism
scientific method
Question 7
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Scientific knowledge is based on:
intuition
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empiricism
people's authority
blind luck
Question 8
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As outlined in this week's assigned readings, which of the following best reflects the scientific method?
theory → observation → research → hypothesis
research → hypothesis → observation → theory
theory → hypothesis → research → observation
hypothesis → theory → observation → research
Question 9
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Which of the following best represents potential sources of researcher bias?
wording of survey questions created by the researcher
subtly communicating to participants what the researcher hopes to find
a strong motivation to produce specific results (e.g., research is funded by a company with a vested interest in a specific outcome)
all of these choices are potential sources of research bias
Question 10
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Which of the following claims is most supported by scientific research?
effectiveness of the DARE program
the link between exposure to media violence and aggression
Freud’s early theories on the three elements of personality
all of the answer options
Question 11
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Which of the following have since been discredited due to scientific research?
trephination as a cure for mental illness
the belief that the world is flat
the DARE program as a means to reduce drug use
all of the answer options
Question 12
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Which of the following best describes if a submitted manuscript has so many formatting flaws that it is rejected?
advisory rejection
desk rejection
editorial rejection
conditional rejection
Incorrect
Question 13
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Which of the following best describes where a Results section is placed in a quantitative research
paper?
no page break, immediately after the Method section
new page, immediately after the Method section – PROBABLY CORRECT
no page break, immediately after the Introduction
new page, immediately after the Discussion – WRONG
Question 14
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Who is responsible for the quality and content of a journal?
associate editor
editor-in-chief
consulting editor
action editor
Question 15
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Which of the following is a properly formatted "call-out" using current APA conventions?
As shown in figure 1, employee type...
As shown in figure one, employee type...
As shown in Figure 1, employee type...
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As shown in Fig. 1, employee type...
Incorrect
Question 16
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Which of the following is a properly formatted “call-outâ€
using current APA conventions?
Employee satisfaction was highest in white collar workers (see Fig. 1). – WRONG
Employee satisfaction was highest in white collar workers (see Figure One).
Employee satisfaction was highest in white collar workers (see figure 1).
Employee satisfaction was highest in white collar workers (see Figure 1).
Incorrect
Question 17
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A manuscript that has been rejected by a journal:
can be revised and resubmitted – WRONG
cannot be resubmitted to the same journal without an invitation from the editor
can be requested to be re-reviewed by a different set of peers within the same journal – WRONG
can be reconsidered if an additional fee is paid
Question 18
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A common formatting issue (violates APA guidelines) with SPSS-created figures is:
inclusion of the SPSS generated title that is centered
when SPSS includes axis titles
that you cannot modify color of bars in bar graphs
having a white background
Question 19
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In this type of review, the identity of the author of a manuscript is concealed from reviewers during the review process.
double-blind review
blind review
masked review
anonymous review
Question 20
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Which of the following is NOT a principle for designing Tables and Figures?
place labels next to the elements they are labeling
use decorative flourishes to make them stand out
label all columns in tables
label all elements in figure images
Question 21
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A Discussion section:
starts specific and ends broad
starts broad and ends specific
there is no systematic order
should not discuss research beyond the current findings
Question 22
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What is the purpose of using tables and figures in scientific publications?
to present large amounts of information efficiently
to make data more comprehensible
to facilitate understanding of the work
all of these
Question 23
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Which of the following is NOT a required component for all tables when using APA conventions?
notes
headings
number
all are required
Question 24
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Which section would you read in a quantitative research paper to find out the author's interpretations and generalizations of their results to the broader scientific community?
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Question 25
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Number all tables and figures with Arabic numerals
in the order in which they are discussed in detail
in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text
organized around the hypotheses
in order of importance
Question 26
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When reviewing a submission, editors may generally choose one of three actions. Which of the following is NOT one of these actions?
acceptance
rejection
rejection with invitation to revise and resubmit
all of these are viable options
Quiz Score:
44
out of 50