This section of a research report includes a review of previous ...

[kamilo84]

This section of a research report includes a review of previous research on the topic and clearly states the research hypotheses.
 
  a. method c. results
  b. abstract d. introduction

Question 2

Publication information for the studies cited in a research report is contained in this section of the paper.
 
  a. the discussion c. the introduction
  b. the method d. the references

[aruss1303]

Answer to Question 1

D
The introduction section contains three sections: a broad statement of the area of interest, the literature review, and a clear statement of the research hypotheses.

Answer to Question 2

D
The references section includes the publication information for the original sources cited in the paper.

[kamilo84]

Great answer, keep it coming

[bitingbit]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it