PSY290 Research Methods Library Pt 1

Empirical research is . . .

• A study using a wide variety of scholarly sources.

• A study done with chimps.

• A study done using experimentation and observation.

• A study that solves a specific problem.

What's the best definition of "peer-reviewed"?

• Process where writing submitted for publication is evaluated by other scholars in that field.

• Edited by friends and colleagues.

• Reviewed by the journal's editor.

• All the above.

Elements of a scholarly article include:

• Author name and credentials

• Abstract

• Citations (References)

• All the above

The four elements of an empirical research article are:

• Measurement, Empirical, Positional, Proximal

• Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

• Competence, Accuracy, Discipline, Input

• Currency, Accuracy, Authority, Perspective

The final page of an APA -formatted article that lists all sources used is called what?

• Bibliography

• Works Cited

• References

• Reference List

Your librarian's name is _______ and you can reach out to her for __________.

• Michelle / recipes

• Paula / help

• Polly / spiritual guidance

• Pat / nothing