Scientific Research Methods Quiz

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What does the abbreviation 'et al.' stand for?

Et alibi, meaning 'and elsewhere'

Et alia, meaning 'and other things'

Et aliter, meaning 'and alternatively'

Et alii, meaning 'and others' (correct)

What does the abbreviation 'Comp.' indicate in the context provided?

It is an abbreviation for 'competent,' referring to the author's expertise.

It refers to a compiled or custom textbook created to support specific units. (correct)

It stands for 'comprehensive,' indicating the breadth of the material covered.

It is an abbreviation for 'complementary,' referring to supplementary materials.

What does the abbreviation 'ed.' or 'eds.' signify in the context provided?

It stands for 'editorial,' referring to the editorial process involved in publishing the book.

It is an abbreviation for 'educational,' describing the nature of the material.

It stands for 'edition,' indicating the version or printing of a book.

It refers to the 'editor' or 'editors' of a book, rather than the author(s). (correct)

What does the abbreviation 'n.d.' represent in the context provided?

It is an abbreviation for 'no date,' used when a source does not have a date of publication. Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'nap' signify in the context provided?

It represents 'no page numbers,' used when a source does not have page numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using 'No' in end-text referencing, according to the information provided?

It is used when the resource incorporates a number that represents an accession, order, catalogue, or other identifying number. Signup and view all the answers

What do the abbreviations 'p.' and 'pp.' represent in the context provided?

'p.' stands for 'page,' and 'pp.' stands for 'multiple pages.' Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'para.' signify in the context provided?

It is an abbreviation for 'paragraph,' used when referring to paragraph numbers in electronic sources without page numbers. Signup and view all the answers