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