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Which of the following best describes the style of the methods section?
Which of the following best describes the style of the methods section?
- Written in the first person and in the active voice
- Written in the third person and in the passive voice
- Written in the future tense for a proposal and the past tense for a final paper
- All of the above (correct)
What type of study design is being described in the text?
What type of study design is being described in the text?
- Both qualitative and quantitative
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- The text does not specify the study design (correct)
What should the writer discuss regarding the sample or population of the study?
What should the writer discuss regarding the sample or population of the study?
- The characteristics of the target population
- The inclusion and exclusion criteria
- How the sample size was determined and how participants were recruited
- All of the above (correct)
What should the writer do when describing the data gathering tools or materials?
What should the writer do when describing the data gathering tools or materials?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the methods section mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the methods section mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the methods section according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the methods section according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Introduction section in a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of the Introduction section in a research paper?
How can the structure of an Introduction be described?
How can the structure of an Introduction be described?
What type of literature should be focused on in a literature review for a research paper?
What type of literature should be focused on in a literature review for a research paper?
What should be emphasized when reviewing the literature in a research paper?
What should be emphasized when reviewing the literature in a research paper?
Why is it not recommended to cite general background references in a research paper?
Why is it not recommended to cite general background references in a research paper?
What should researchers focus on when identifying gaps in knowledge during a literature review?
What should researchers focus on when identifying gaps in knowledge during a literature review?
What should be the primary focus of the 'Objectives of the Study' section?
What should be the primary focus of the 'Objectives of the Study' section?
What is the recommended way to present the specific objectives of the study?
What is the recommended way to present the specific objectives of the study?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?
Where should the statement of purpose typically be placed in the Introduction section?
Where should the statement of purpose typically be placed in the Introduction section?
What is the recommended approach when stating the research hypothesis or null hypothesis?
What is the recommended approach when stating the research hypothesis or null hypothesis?
What should be the focus of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?
What should be the focus of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?
What should be summarized in the Results section?
What should be summarized in the Results section?
Which of the following should typically be explained in the Results section?
Which of the following should typically be explained in the Results section?
If you include a figure at the end of the paper, what should you do?
If you include a figure at the end of the paper, what should you do?
What should be broadly evaluated in the Discussion section?
What should be broadly evaluated in the Discussion section?
Which of the following should be touched upon in the Discussion section?
Which of the following should be touched upon in the Discussion section?
How should references be listed in the References section?
How should references be listed in the References section?
What are some considerations or steps undertaken to ensure validity and reliability?
What are some considerations or steps undertaken to ensure validity and reliability?
What should be described regarding the treatment of data?
What should be described regarding the treatment of data?
Which of the following ethical considerations should be explicitly discussed in the paper?
Which of the following ethical considerations should be explicitly discussed in the paper?
What should be included regarding the tools or instruments used in the study?
What should be included regarding the tools or instruments used in the study?
What should be discussed regarding the dissemination of the study's findings?
What should be discussed regarding the dissemination of the study's findings?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for ensuring ethical research practices?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for ensuring ethical research practices?
