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crazycityslicker

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Which section of a research report contains a summary of all of the essential features of the research?
 
  a. the introduction c. the references
  b. the abstract d. the results

Question 2

The fact that psychologists have agreed to use APA style when submitting research reports for publication illustrates the fact that psychologists, like all scientists, value _____.
 
  a. scholarship c. organization
  b. scientific jargon d. creativity



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Answer to Question 1

B
The abstract is a short paragraph (fewer than 120 words) that mentions all important aspects of the research.

Answer to Question 2

C
APA style is an example of the organization imposed on communication by scientists. Research reports follow an accepted pattern of organization.



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