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LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A study includes this statement: The fact that the inventory instrument was administered verbally introduced a potential bias of social desirability. This is indicative of what?

a. Implications for practice
b. Limitations of the study
c. Generalizability of the study
d. Recommendations for future research

Question 2

In evaluating quantitative research, a researcher can expect to review the report's segments in which order? A. Methods B. Introduction C. Literature review D. Discussion E. Results

a. A, B, C, D, E
b. B, A, C, D, E
c. E, C, D, B, A
d. B, C, A, E, D

epscape · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A The statement does not specify any implications for practice.
B Administering the questionnaire verbally and risking bias of social desirability is an example of a study limitation.
C Generalizability of study results would be most affected by sample characteristics, not by the method of data collection.
D No recommendations for future research are explained in this statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A This is not the correct order.
B This is not the correct order.
C This is not the correct order.
D This is the correct order of a research report's segments.