PSY-322 Chapter 16 multiple choice

In which order should we report statistical results?

State in words what you found, then report all effects from statistical tests and the relevant summary data for each effect.

The term running head refers to the

brief version of the manuscript title

The primary purpose of a written research report is

communication of research methodology and findings

A scientific writing style

conveys information, documents statements of facts, maintains objectivity

A descriptive title for a research report should include the

dependent variable, independent variable, relationship between the independent and dependent variables

Which major section of a research report contains a detailed review of the studies that led to your hypothesis?

introduction

You should consider including a design subsection whenever your design

is complex and contain more than one indented variable

Which order is recommended for reporting statistical results?

main effects, interactions, post hoc test

By reading the introduction of a research report, a reader should learn the

predictions made concerning the outcome of the study

You should place the instructions you gave to experimental subjects in the ____ subsection.

procedure

A written research report should provide the following content except

raw experimental data and all statistical computations

The ____ should be the major focus of an introduction.

research hypothesis

What should you report after the obtained statistical value and probability level?

the effect size

Why do trends in the right direction not guarantee a significant outcome with a larger sample?

very small samples are unreliable and trends may reverse with additional subjects

After completing the procedure subsection, readers should know

your research design