Exam 1 (Research)

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

provide relevant background (review topics important to the manuscript), purpose statement, hypothesis, and informed by prior research

Question 2

Methods

Answer 2

includes clear and detailed descriptions:
of overall experimental design
independent vs dependent variables
test conducted
statistical analyses

Question 3

Results

Answer 3

covers the outcome of all statistical test using text, tables, figures
determine the importance of study outcomes

Question 4

Discussion

Answer 4

relate study findings to background work, and the wider theory
compare and contrast findings with similar investigations
develop a basis for future research
determine how to use and apply these results for “next steps”

Question 5

Conclusions

Answer 5

often the final paragraph in the discussion section
summary of most important findings, degree of support for stated hypotheses
more direct suggestions for the future research

Question 6

Read the conclusions to

Answer 6

remember the primary importance of the study only after you have critically reviewed the intro, methods, results, and discussions

Question 7

References

Answer 7

list of all work cited
peer review research articles
position statements
systematic reviews and met-analyses
conferences presentations or interview
author using up to date literature and information