Empirical Journal Article Components

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What is the primary advantage of using PsycINFO to search for sources?

It allows you to search for terms in multiple languages

It provides a summary of the article's main points

It provides access to non-peer-reviewed articles

It allows you to search for terms in specific fields (correct)

Which section of an empirical journal article should you read first to understand the research's main argument?

Method

Introduction

Abstract (correct)

Discussion

What is the primary purpose of reading an empirical journal article 'with a purpose'?

To evaluate the research's conclusions

To understand the research's main argument and evidence (correct)

To identify the research methodology

To identify the research hypotheses

What should you look for when evaluating the research methodology of an empirical journal article?

The sample size and selection criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basic section of an empirical journal article?

Literature Review Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using PsycINFO to evaluate the scientific rigor of an article?

It specifies whether an article is peer-reviewed Signup and view all the answers

When reading an empirical journal article, what should you look for in the results section?

The data analysis and findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the discussion section in an empirical journal article?

To discuss the research's implications and conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What should you ask yourself when reading an empirical journal article 'with a purpose'?

What is the argument and what is the evidence to support it? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using PsycINFO to identify relevant research articles?

It focuses on psychology and psychology-related articles Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary advantage of using PsycINFO to search for sources?

Which section of an empirical journal article should you read first to understand the research's main argument?

What is the primary purpose of reading an empirical journal article 'with a purpose'?

What should you look for when evaluating the research methodology of an empirical journal article?

Which of the following is NOT a basic section of an empirical journal article?

What is the primary advantage of using PsycINFO to evaluate the scientific rigor of an article?

When reading an empirical journal article, what should you look for in the results section?

What is the primary purpose of the discussion section in an empirical journal article?

What should you ask yourself when reading an empirical journal article 'with a purpose'?

What is the primary advantage of using PsycINFO to identify relevant research articles?

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