Which of the Following Sentences Would NOT Be Expected in the Method

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences would NOT be expected in the method section of an APA style research report?

• A) "There were 18 participants (8 Female, 10 Male) who received course credit for their participation."
• B) "The dependent variable was recall measured by the number correct on a free recall test."
• C) "A standardized test of state anxiety was used to ensure that the anxiety manipulation was successful."
• D) "There was a significant difference between the groups in number correct on the recall test, t(40) = 2.33, p < .05."

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