Research Methods Exam 4 questions
and answers graded A+
Poster presentations - correct answer ✔✔brief version of write up
have a limited amount of space (up to 5x8 ft or as small as 3 × 4 feet.)
must be brief
must have large font
follows APA style so you should have sections on the poster dedicated to the vari- ous sections
of your paper (i.e., abstract, introduction, method, results, and discussion sections).
allows ppl to discuss research w/ you
provide them w/ a handout (8 x 11) explaining the research
Paper Presentations - correct answer ✔✔Oral talk
present research in a short period of time to experts
usually 10-15 minutes w/ 5 minutes for questions
must be brief
only the "main" ones you are using for your research are the ones you will want to focus on
when you cover your literature review. Your method section should focus on the primary tools
used, such as scales, stimuli, and instructions. Your results will again be best if you present them
using either a table or a graph, though you need to discuss what they mean and why you
decided to run the type of statistical tests that you did.
Determine what journal to send your article to
,Determine what type of article
Write it up
Revise revise revise
Submit it to journal editor (w/ cover letter)
Journal editor identifies experts
Editor sends article to reviewers
Reviewers comment and send it back to JE
JE will write an action letter and include R's comments
Usually rejected at first sometimes revise and resub
Editor sends Final acceptance (or rejection) letter - correct answer ✔✔Steps to publishing a
manuscript
American Journal of Psychology because all the greats have - correct answer ✔✔What journal
did Anastasi first publish in
false - correct answer ✔✔True or False: You must obtain a master's degree before being
accepted into a doctoral program.
GPA and GRE scores - correct answer ✔✔What are the two primary indicators that graduate
programs use for admissions purposes?
A professor whose lab you worked in for the last couple of years. - correct answer ✔✔Which of
the following individuals would be the best person to write you a letter of recommendation?
Graduate Study in Psychology - correct answer ✔✔What is the name of the publication that is
published by the American Psychological Association that has extensive information on each
graduate program in the United States and Canada?
, 12 hours - correct answer ✔✔What kind of course load can you expect each semester in
graduate school?
8 - correct answer ✔✔Approximately how many individuals are accepted into an average-sized
doctoral program each year?
You will be automatically dismissed from the program. - correct answer ✔✔In most graduate
programs, what happens if you receive a failing grade in a course?
You will be automatically dismissed from the program. - correct answer ✔✔In most graduate
programs, what happens if you receive more than two grades of C?
a. time to complete the program
b. amount of funding offered
c. cost of the program per semester
d. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔What is one of the main differences between a master's
program and a doctoral program?
a. less prestige for the PsyD degree
b. amount of funding offered
c. cost of the program per semester
d. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔What is a reason given in this chapter that many
individuals don't consider PsyD programs?
physiological psychology or neuropsychology - correct answer ✔✔If you're interested in how
the brain works, then ________________ or ________________ might be the areas you
consider
and answers graded A+
Poster presentations - correct answer ✔✔brief version of write up
have a limited amount of space (up to 5x8 ft or as small as 3 × 4 feet.)
must be brief
must have large font
follows APA style so you should have sections on the poster dedicated to the vari- ous sections
of your paper (i.e., abstract, introduction, method, results, and discussion sections).
allows ppl to discuss research w/ you
provide them w/ a handout (8 x 11) explaining the research
Paper Presentations - correct answer ✔✔Oral talk
present research in a short period of time to experts
usually 10-15 minutes w/ 5 minutes for questions
must be brief
only the "main" ones you are using for your research are the ones you will want to focus on
when you cover your literature review. Your method section should focus on the primary tools
used, such as scales, stimuli, and instructions. Your results will again be best if you present them
using either a table or a graph, though you need to discuss what they mean and why you
decided to run the type of statistical tests that you did.
Determine what journal to send your article to
,Determine what type of article
Write it up
Revise revise revise
Submit it to journal editor (w/ cover letter)
Journal editor identifies experts
Editor sends article to reviewers
Reviewers comment and send it back to JE
JE will write an action letter and include R's comments
Usually rejected at first sometimes revise and resub
Editor sends Final acceptance (or rejection) letter - correct answer ✔✔Steps to publishing a
manuscript
American Journal of Psychology because all the greats have - correct answer ✔✔What journal
did Anastasi first publish in
false - correct answer ✔✔True or False: You must obtain a master's degree before being
accepted into a doctoral program.
GPA and GRE scores - correct answer ✔✔What are the two primary indicators that graduate
programs use for admissions purposes?
A professor whose lab you worked in for the last couple of years. - correct answer ✔✔Which of
the following individuals would be the best person to write you a letter of recommendation?
Graduate Study in Psychology - correct answer ✔✔What is the name of the publication that is
published by the American Psychological Association that has extensive information on each
graduate program in the United States and Canada?
, 12 hours - correct answer ✔✔What kind of course load can you expect each semester in
graduate school?
8 - correct answer ✔✔Approximately how many individuals are accepted into an average-sized
doctoral program each year?
You will be automatically dismissed from the program. - correct answer ✔✔In most graduate
programs, what happens if you receive a failing grade in a course?
You will be automatically dismissed from the program. - correct answer ✔✔In most graduate
programs, what happens if you receive more than two grades of C?
a. time to complete the program
b. amount of funding offered
c. cost of the program per semester
d. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔What is one of the main differences between a master's
program and a doctoral program?
a. less prestige for the PsyD degree
b. amount of funding offered
c. cost of the program per semester
d. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔What is a reason given in this chapter that many
individuals don't consider PsyD programs?
physiological psychology or neuropsychology - correct answer ✔✔If you're interested in how
the brain works, then ________________ or ________________ might be the areas you
consider
