18 Questions
Which writing style consideration from the APA Publication Manual emphasizes choosing the correct word or phrase to avoid ambiguity?
Precision
When should the past tense generally be used in scientific writing according to the text?
When reviewing other studies and presenting methods
Which term should be used to refer to a singular piece of data in scientific writing?
Datum
What should be done to ensure agreement between collective or plural nouns and their verbs and pronouns in scientific writing?
Make sure collective/plural nouns agree with their verbs and pronouns
Which voice should writers be cautious about overusing in scientific writing?
Active voice
What kind of expression does the APA Publication Manual recommend for scientific writing?
Economical expression
What is the primary problem unique to naturalistic observation?
It does not allow us to assess relationships among events
What is the main issue with maintaining a descriptive level of observation in naturalistic approaches?
It does not allow for interpretive levels of observation
In relational research, what are ex post facto data?
Data from naturally occurring events
What type of research aims to determine how two or more variables are related to each other?
Relational research
What is the purpose of a contingency table in contingency research?
To compare data on two variables to see if values depend on each other
What is a variable in the context of relational research?
Something that can be measured or manipulated
What is the function of theory in the context provided?
Organizing concepts that permit prediction of data
According to Karl Popper's view on theories, what distinguishes good theories?
Their ability to generate false predictions
What distinguishes a hypothesis from a generalization?
A hypothesis cannot be tested directly while a generalization can
In which reasoning process does data lead to the development of a general theory?
Induction
What characterizes the process of deduction in science?
Proceeding from a general theory to particular data
How does a good theory differ from proving a hypothesis true?
A good theory can never be proven while proving a hypothesis true is possible
Learn about the aspects of writing style outlined in the APA Publication Manual, including orderly expression of ideas, smoothness, economy, precision, and clarity. This quiz explores strategies to improve writing style based on APA guidelines.
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