Where would you typically present statistics like test-retest correlations or Cronbach's alpha to show that measures are reliable and valid?

Correct answer: In the Materials subsection of the Method section.

Explanation

Information about the reliability and validity of measurement tools is a critical part of the methodology, as it informs the reader about the quality of the data collected. Therefore, it is most logically placed within the Method section, specifically under Materials.

Other questions

Question 1

In which section of an APA-style empirical research report is the primary purpose to describe how the study was conducted in enough detail for replication?

Question 2

What is the recommended maximum length for a title in an APA-style research report?

Question 3

According to the text, what is the typical word limit for an abstract in an APA-style manuscript?

Question 4

What is the primary function of the literature review within the introduction of an APA-style report?

Question 5

What are the two essential elements that should be included in the closing of the introduction section?

Question 6

In an APA-style method section, what is the difference between the 'design' and 'procedure' subsections?

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT listed as a standard element of the Discussion section in an APA-style report?

Question 8

In what order do Appendices, Tables, and Figures appear in an APA-style manuscript?

Question 9

According to researcher Daryl Bem's recommendation for the opening of an introduction, what is a good way to capture the reader's attention?

Question 10

What is the correct way to format the heading for the introduction section of an APA-style manuscript?

Question 11

When describing a study's procedure, what is the recommended approach?

Question 12

What is the purpose of the 'author note' on the title page for articles being submitted for publication?

Question 13

Which of the following preliminary issues should typically be addressed at the beginning of the Results section?

Question 14

What is the primary characteristic of the literature review that distinguishes it from a simple list of past studies?

Question 15

How many limitations does the text suggest picking for discussion in the Discussion section?

Question 16

What is the purpose of an appendix in an APA-style research report?

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a standard subsection of the introduction?

Question 18

According to the text, when is it particularly useful to have a 'Materials' subsection within the Method section?

Question 19

What does the text say about including raw data in the Results section of a published report?

Question 20

What is the first element in Daryl Bem's suggested five-step structure for discussing each new result in the Results section?

Question 21

How does the Discussion section typically begin?

Question 22

What advice does the text give regarding the balance of the literature review?

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Participants subsection in the Method section?

Question 24

What is the purpose of a manipulation check, and in which section is it typically reported?

Question 25

When ending a discussion section, what does the text suggest is often a better alternative to a 'sweeping or thought-provoking conclusion'?

Question 26

What type of information is NOT considered an 'irrelevant detail' to be avoided in the Method section?

Question 27

In a report with multiple appendices, how should they be labeled?

Question 28

What is the primary function of an APA-style empirical research report?

Question 29

According to the 'Breaking the Rules' box, why was the humorous anecdote used by researcher Larry Jacoby considered highly effective?

Question 30

How should the reference list be organized?

Question 31

If two sources in a reference list have the exact same authors, how are they ordered?

Question 32

Which of the three organizational approaches for the Method section is described as working well for methods that are relatively simple?

Question 33

What is the primary function of the abstract?

Question 34

Where on the page should the title of an APA-style research report be centered?

Question 35

According to the text, the closing statement of the introduction in Darley and Latané's (1968) classic article on the bystander effect is an example of what?

Question 36

In the Results section, what is the second step in the five-step structure for discussing a new result, as suggested by Bem (2003)?

Question 38

Which section of an APA-style report starts on the second page of the manuscript?

Question 39

What does the text advise about reporting a study's limitations in the Discussion section?

Question 40

If a manuscript has only one appendix, what should its heading be?

Question 41

What is the primary content of the 'opening' of an introduction?

Question 42

What is a key difference in how tables and figures are titled in APA style?

Question 43

In what order are the standard sections of an APA-style empirical research report arranged?

Question 44

When is it NOT necessary to include an author note on the title page?

Question 45

Which of these is NOT one of the five elements of a discussion section mentioned in the text?

Question 46

What is the purpose of opening each paragraph of the literature review with a sentence that summarizes the paragraph's main point?

Question 47

When organizing the Method section, a 'Participants' section followed by a 'Design and procedure' subsection is described as working well for methods that are:

Question 48

Which part of the introduction presents the research question and hypothesis in a more formal and precise way, often using operational definitions?

Question 49

What is the third step in the five-step structure for discussing a new result, according to Bem's (2003) suggestion?

Question 50

According to the text, how should suggestions for future research in the Discussion section be presented?