The Method Section of an APA-Style Research Report ____

question 39

Multiple Choice

The method section of an APA-style research report ____.

• A) does not contain subsections
• B) always begins on a new page after the introduction
• C) begins with procedure rather than subjects or participants
• D) begins immediately following the Introduction, not on a new page

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Definitions:

Cooling History

The record of the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, which informs geologists about the thermal and crystallization processes of igneous rocks.

Mid-Ocean Ridges

Underwater mountain ranges, formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created through volcanic activity.

Heating of Rock

The process of increasing the temperature of rocks, often leading to changes in physical and chemical properties.

Heat Transfer

The movement of heat from a warmer object to a cooler one, which can occur through conduction, convection, or radiation.