PSYC 515 Quiz: Consuming Research Concepts Score for this quiz: 48 out of 50.

PSYC 515 Quiz: Consuming Research Concepts LATEST Attempt 1 26 minutes 48 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 48 out of 50 Submitted Jul 20 at 2:48am This attempt took 26 minutes. Question 1 0 / 0 pts 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 2 / 2 pts In the scientific context, which of the following uses empirical observations to construct broad generalizations / theories? deductive reasoning inductive reasoning empiricism scientific method Incorrect Question 3 0 / 2 pts 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 4 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is defined as a "well-developed set of ideas that propose an explanation for observed phenomena"? theory fact empirical hypothesis Question 5 2 / 2 pts 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 6 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is exclusively required if a researcher wants to make a causal claim? carefully word surveys random sampling have a sufficient sample size manipulation of a condition Question 7 2 / 2 pts If only a small percentage of people who received a survey completed it, what sampling issue would be most relevant? random assignment bias random sampling alternative non-response bias manipulation Question 8 2 / 2 pts A scientific hypothesis should be: inductive predictive proveable falsifiable Question 9 2 / 2 pts 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 2 / 2 pts 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 11 2 / 2 pts 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 12 2 / 2 pts 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 13 2 / 2 pts 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 no page break, immediately after the Introduction new page, immediately after the Discussion Question 14 2 / 2 pts A Results 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 15 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is a properly formatted “call-out” using current APA conventions? Employee satisfaction was highest in white collar workers (see Fig. 1). 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). Question 16 2 / 2 pts Which section would you read in a quantitative research paper to find out the statistical results? Introduction Method Results Discussion Question 17 2 / 2 pts A figure may be a: chart graph all of these drawing Question 18 2 / 2 pts 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 2 / 2 pts 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 20 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT a required component for all tables when using APA conventions? notes headings number all are required Question 21 2 / 2 pts 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 Question 22 2 / 2 pts A manuscript may be rejected because the work is outside the coverage domain of the journal all of these are viable possibilities it contains severe flaws of design, analysis, and/or interpretations the editor lacks the space to publish it Question 23 2 / 2 pts 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 24 2 / 2 pts 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 25 2 / 2 pts In general, the review process takes approximately how long? one year or longer 3 — 6 months 2 — 3 months less than one month Question 26 2 / 2 pts 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: 48 out of 50