Quick report MCQ Quiz

In which section of a scientific report would you typically find the research hypothesis stated?

• Abstract

• Method

• Introduction

• Discussion

Which of the following best describes an operationalised dependent variable?

• A) “Memory ability”

• B) “Number of words correctly recalled from a 20-item list after 2 minutes”

• C) “Stress levels”

• D) “Reaction time”

The Method section of a psychological report is typically divided into which standard subheadings?

• Participants, Procedure, References

• Participants, Materials, Procedure

• Introduction, Participants, Results

• Aim, Hypothesis, Procedure

In a confounding variable, the problem is that it:

• Is deliberately manipulated by the researcher

• Is controlled so it doesn’t influence results

• Changes systematically with the IV, affecting the DV

• Cannot be measured

Which of the following is an example of a directional hypothesis?

• Sleep affects concentration.

• Sleep will have no effect on concentration.

• Students who sleep 8 hours will score higher on a memory test than students who sleep 4 hours.

• There is a relationship between sleep and memory.

Which section of a research report should provide a concise overview of the aim, method, results, and conclusion in about 150–250 words?

• Discussion

• Abstract

• Introduction

• References

A psychology student writes the following sentence: "The experiment was conducted to determine if caffeine increases alertness." Which part of the report is this sentence most likely from?

• Aim

• Hypothesis

• Procedure

• Results

Which of the following correctly orders the main sections of a psychology research report?

• A) Abstract → Introduction → Results → Method → Discussion → References

• B) Abstract → Introduction → Method → Results → Discussion → References

• C) Title → Abstract → Method → Introduction → Results → Discussion

• D) Introduction → Abstract → Method → Discussion → References → Results

Which type of variable is held constant to prevent it from influencing the dependent variable?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Controlled

• Confounding

Which of the following is formatted correctly for an APA 7th in-text citation for a single author?

• (Smith, 2021)

• (Smith 2021)

• Smith, 2021

• (Smith; 2021)