APA Mastery Test 1 Questions and
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In contrast to empirical studies or theoretical articles, literature reviews
a. define and clarify a problem
b. summarize previous investigations
c. identify relations, contradictions, or inconsistencies in the literature
d. suggest steps for future research
e. do all of the above - ✔✔e. do all of the above
When listing an author of a paper, it is incorrect to
a. give titles (PhD or OFM)
b. spell out the middle name
c. use informal names (Marty Seligman)
d. do all of the above - ✔✔d. do all of the above
The headings of a manuscript should
a. reveal the logical organization of the paper to the reader
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, b. be at the same level for topics of equal importance
c. not be labeled with numbers or letters
d. do all of the above - ✔✔d. do all of he above
When listing items one should use
a. (a) (b) ©
b. (1) (2) (3) - ✔✔a. (a) (b) ©
In a casual conversation the word since is synonymous with ____ but in scientific
writing it should be used only in the temporal meaning.
a. however
b. because
c. after
d. all of the above - ✔✔b. because
Good economy of expression may be achieved through using
a. short words
b. short sentences
c. direct, simple declarative sentences
d. short paragraphs
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Answers 100% Pass
In contrast to empirical studies or theoretical articles, literature reviews
a. define and clarify a problem
b. summarize previous investigations
c. identify relations, contradictions, or inconsistencies in the literature
d. suggest steps for future research
e. do all of the above - ✔✔e. do all of the above
When listing an author of a paper, it is incorrect to
a. give titles (PhD or OFM)
b. spell out the middle name
c. use informal names (Marty Seligman)
d. do all of the above - ✔✔d. do all of the above
The headings of a manuscript should
a. reveal the logical organization of the paper to the reader
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, b. be at the same level for topics of equal importance
c. not be labeled with numbers or letters
d. do all of the above - ✔✔d. do all of he above
When listing items one should use
a. (a) (b) ©
b. (1) (2) (3) - ✔✔a. (a) (b) ©
In a casual conversation the word since is synonymous with ____ but in scientific
writing it should be used only in the temporal meaning.
a. however
b. because
c. after
d. all of the above - ✔✔b. because
Good economy of expression may be achieved through using
a. short words
b. short sentences
c. direct, simple declarative sentences
d. short paragraphs
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