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?

    <p>It is an abbreviation for 'no date,' used when a source does not have a date of publication. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It represents 'no page numbers,' used when a source does not have page numbers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is used when the resource incorporates a number that represents an accession, order, catalogue, or other identifying number. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'p.' stands for 'page,' and 'pp.' stands for 'multiple pages.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is an abbreviation for 'paragraph,' used when referring to paragraph numbers in electronic sources without page numbers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It stands for 'translated,' indicating that the item has been translated from another language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'Rev.ed.' indicate in end-text referencing?

    <p>It stands for 'revised edition,' used when the item being referenced is identified as a revised edition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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