Author Question: If a study's results are not supported statistically or are only partially supported, research ... (Read 228 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

If a study's results are not supported statistically or are only partially supported, research consumers should conclude that the study is what?

a. Irrelevant
b. Important to review
c. Proven
d. Unconfirmed

Question 2

The results section of a research report includes what?

a. Instruments
b. Data
c. Design
d. Theory

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A The study is important; information from unsupported studies can often be useful.
B The study is worth reviewing; information from unsupported studies can often be useful.
C Statistical study results do not prove hypotheses; hypotheses that are not supported by statistical tests provide useful information.
D This answer does not define the usefulness of a study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Instruments are referred to in the methods section.
B The results section of a research report is considered the data-bound section of the report.
C Design fits into the methods section.
D Theory is frequently referred to in the literature review section.