Which Component of a Research Report Is Not Appropriate for Presentation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which component of a research report is not appropriate for presentation in an abstract?

• A) The explanation of the purpose of the study
• B) The description of the reliability of the instruments
• C) The conclusion of the authors that hypothesis A was not supported
• D) The discussion that presents strategies for how the study could be strengthened

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Definitions:

Equal Intervals

A measurement scale where the difference between values is the same across the scale.

True Zero

A point on a scale which represents a complete absence of the measured entity, not merely an arbitrary point.

Powerful

Having great control, influence, or effect on others or outcomes.

Polynomial Scale

A mathematical scale used for measurement that involves variables raised to various powers; commonly used in algebra to solve equations and represent data.