A Good Discussion Section of a Research Report Begins with

question 21

Multiple Choice

A good Discussion section of a research report begins with

• A) repeating the most significant statistical results, including the exact probability values.
• B) a succinct statement of the study's findings.
• C) a description of the study's limitations.
• D) a discussion of related research findings.

Identify and analyze dependent variables in psychological research.

Discriminate between positive and negative correlations and predict their implications in real-world contexts.

Understand operational definitions and their significance in research methodology.

Recognize limitations and biases in self-report data collection methods.

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests.

Biological Causes

Factors related to the physiological or genetic conditions that can lead to the development of diseases or disorders.

Neurotransmitter Dysfunction

A condition in which the brain's chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) do not function properly, affecting mood, thought, and behavior.

Joint Attention

Sharing focus with other people on items or events in one’s immediate surroundings, through shared eye-gazing, pointing, referencing, or other verbal or non-verbal indications that one is paying attention to the same object.