This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Research Report – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Research Report Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... gives a very brief overview of the report in a condensed form. A) Methodology. B) Introduction. C) Discussion. D) Abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abstract. 2. This is where the scientists will be discussing more in depth the results of the research. A) Methodology. B) Discussion. C) Results. D) Theoretical framework. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discussion. 3. Which is called blueprint to do methological analysis A) Research design. B) Sources of data. C) Research tool. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Research design. 4. Frequency distribution is a measurement gauging the rate of a response appearance within a data set. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. What is the significance of defining the research question? A) It is only necessary for qualitative research. B) It provides direction for the investigation. C) It is irrelevant to the study. D) It complicates the research process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides direction for the investigation. 6. The Declaration of Independence was signed after which war? A) World War I. B) The Revolutionary War. C) Civil War. D) World War II. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Revolutionary War. 7. A full engineering research report differs from a short research paper mainly because it: A) Focuses only on results. B) Provides detailed background, methods, results, analysis, and appendices. C) Has fewer references. D) Excludes methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Provides detailed background, methods, results, analysis, and appendices. 8. What section in the research paper that focuses on providing a comprehensive summary of the findings and points out what was learned from the study? A) Conclusion. B) Recommendations. C) References. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conclusion. 9. According to MLA formatting guidelines, the first line of each paragraph should be indented seven spaces. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. Survey instruments should be aligned to research questions. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Is the introduction written before or after the research is conducted? A) Before, or written as if your research has not yet been conducted. B) After. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before, or written as if your research has not yet been conducted. 12. Which of the following is a book of maps? A) Almanac. B) Yearbook. C) Atlas. D) Gazetteer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Atlas. 13. Which part presents and interprets the findings of the study? A) Abstract. B) Title. C) Introduction. D) Results & Discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Results & Discussion. 14. Match the definition to the term. A publication produced at regularly recurring intervals A) Music CD. B) Radio show. C) Periodical. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Periodical. 15. Statistical methods are mathematical formulas, models, and techniques that are used in statistical analysis of raw research data. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. What does the Results section of a research report typically contain? A) Data and analysis. B) Introduction and methodology. C) Abstract and conclusion. D) Discussion and references. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Data and analysis. 17. Identify Me! It may include information regarding the focus of the research population or target audience being studied, and study design. A) Title. B) Abstract. C) Results and Discussion. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Title. 18. How many inches should ALL margins of a research paper be set to? A) 4 inches. B) 2 inches. C) 3 inches. D) 1 inch. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1 inch. 19. How many stages are there in the research design? A) 6. B) 5. C) 7. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5. 20. How many years ago was the Grand Canyon formed? A) 20 million years ago. B) 70 million years ago. C) 30 million years ago. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 20 million years ago. 21. As a verb, to provide a reference to a source. A) Revise. B) Cite. C) Site. D) Plagiarize. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cite. 22. What should be the font size of a research report? A) 12 pt. B) 24 pt. C) 14 pt. D) 10 pt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12 pt. 23. When explaining your career choice on Slide 2, which of the following is NOT required? A) Why you are passionate about the career. B) How your interests and skills match the career. C) What inspired you to choose the career. D) The average salary for the career. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The average salary for the career. 24. Sandra wants to move a paragraph from the bottom of page 7 to the top of page 8. What feature will she use? A) Footer. B) Orientation. C) Page break. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Page break. 25. Where in a research report would you find the results of previous studies? A) Conclusion. B) Summary of previous research. C) Purpose of current research. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summary of previous research. 26. Which type of visual aid is most effective for showing trends over time? A) Table. B) Pie chart. C) Line graph. D) Bar graph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Line graph. 27. The research report follows a format similar to that of an academic essay? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. This will answer the question "What is this project proposal for?" A) Background. B) Objectives. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objectives. 29. What is typically included in the conclusion of a research report? A) Personal opinions and anecdotes from the researcher. B) List of references and citations used. C) Detailed methodology and data collection process. D) Summary of findings, implications, and suggestions for future research. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summary of findings, implications, and suggestions for future research. 30. You should always try to narrow your paper topic as specifically as you possibly can. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 31. What is the aim of the research? A) Investigate the impact of online peer feedback on the improvement of students' writing. B) Explore the online received peer feedback patterns of success and failure in synthesis essay writing contexts. C) Investigate the impact of online peer feedback on the improvement of students' synthesis writing. D) Explore the online received peer feedback patterns of success and failure in argumentative essay writing contexts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explore the online received peer feedback patterns of success and failure in argumentative essay writing contexts. 32. Which thesis is too weak? A) Pollution affects the environment. B) The key aspect discussed in this essay is the world's hunger problem and how to over come it. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pollution affects the environment. 33. Berikut ini yang merupakan analisis yang dilakukan oleh kompetitor secara langsung adalah ..... A) Social Listening. B) Banchmarking. C) Direct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social Listening. 34. What should be highlighted in the implications section? A) Practical implications of the research. B) Theoretical frameworks. C) Personal opinions. D) Historical context. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Practical implications of the research. 35. How long did Jane Goodall live with chimps? A) 50. B) 40. C) 10. D) 60. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 50. 36. What is the primary purpose of a research report? A) To entertain the audience. B) To promote a product. C) To share personal opinions. D) To summarize the findings of a research study. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To summarize the findings of a research study. 37. A common mistake when writing references is: A) Citing credible sources such as journals and conferences. B) Following a standard referencing style (e.g., IEEE, APA). C) Mixing different styles or providing incomplete details. D) Numbering references consistently in the order they appear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mixing different styles or providing incomplete details. 38. How should tables and figures be referenced in a research report? A) They should be referenced in the abstract. B) They should not be referenced in the text. C) They should be referenced at the end of the report. D) They should be referenced at the relevant point in the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They should be referenced at the relevant point in the text. 39. Conclusion contain what researcher actually A) Learn. B) Like. C) Known. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Learn. 40. What is the purpose of using citations in a research report? A) To give credit to the original sources. B) To make the report longer. C) To show off knowledge of different authors. D) To confuse the readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To give credit to the original sources. 41. This is where the outcome of the study is interpreted and evaluated against the existing body of research literature. A) Abstract. B) Results. C) Discussion. D) Methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discussion. 42. What is the purpose of the Reference List in a research report? A) To list all sources cited in the text. B) To present visual elements such as tables and figures. C) To provide additional information not included in the report. D) To summarize the key findings of the study. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To list all sources cited in the text. 43. What characteristic should a well-defined research question have in Ethan's science project? A) It should be based on personal interest. B) It should be vague and broad. C) It should be specific and measurable. D) It should be irrelevant to the field. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It should be specific and measurable. 44. The United States has a political system based on the ..... of "liberty and justice for all." A) Rejection. B) Notion. C) Reject. D) Substitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Notion. 45. Which part of the introduction is missing? Every day, while some people throw away extra food, millions of others go to sleep hungry. Having experienced this problem, I can tell that discussing the recommended solutions will be effective. A) Hook. B) Background. C) Thesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Background. 46. What is the main purpose of conducting a market research? A) To gather information about consumer preferences. B) To analyze market trends. C) To understand competitor strategies. D) To identify potential target audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To identify potential target audience. 47. Commonly occurring; widely accepted or practiced A) Turmoil. B) Prevalent. C) Rare. D) Unbiased. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prevalent. 48. How many conclusions will you write if there are four specific problems? A) Six. B) One. C) Four. D) Five. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Four. 49. The justification for the investigation answers the question: A) Why are you researching that particular topic?. B) No choice is correct. C) What is the research problem?. D) What knowledge do you want to achieve with research?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Why are you researching that particular topic?. 50. What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods? A) Qualitative research does not require data analysis, while quantitative research does. B) Qualitative research is subjective, while quantitative research is objective. C) Qualitative research focuses on numbers, while quantitative research focuses on words. D) Qualitative research is always experimental, while quantitative research is observational. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Qualitative research is subjective, while quantitative research is objective. 51. The 18th ..... to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture or sale of alcohol in the U.S. It was later repealed. A) Bluebottle. B) Gobstopper. C) Orientation. D) Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Amendment. 52. What is the purpose of elaborating a summary of the text? A) To save time from reading the entire text. B) To show appreciation for the author. C) To demonstrate knowledge of the text. D) To practice writing skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To demonstrate knowledge of the text. 53. What is the importance of a well-structured research report? A) It limits the audience for the research findings. B) It reduces the credibility of the research. C) It complicates the understanding of research methods. D) It enhances clarity and communication of research findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It enhances clarity and communication of research findings. 54. According to APA format, the list of references which appear at the end of your paper is called: A) Work Cited. B) List of references. C) References. D) Bibliography. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) References. 55. What is one rule about submitting your assessment item? A) It must be your own original work. B) It must be copied from the internet. C) It must be written in pencil. D) It must be submitted by your friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It must be your own original work. 56. Which of the following is a well-known plagiarism checker tool? A) Canva. B) Turnitin. C) Google Scholar. D) Grammarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Turnitin. 57. What is the main idea of the article? A) Using windmills for energy. B) The Netherlands. C) Electricity. D) We will run out of coal and oil. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using windmills for energy. 58. Which section is arguably the most important? A) Abstract. B) Methodology. C) Discussion. D) Results. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Methodology. 59. What are side headings? A) Headings on the side. B) Lines on the title page. C) The page number and your last name. D) Invisible lines that split the body of the report up. E) Headers on the sides. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Invisible lines that split the body of the report up. 60. Why are reaserch reports important? A) To get us to buy the paper. B) For us to learn more about hotdogs. C) To trick us. D) To help us learn more about the topic given. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To help us learn more about the topic given. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesResearch Report Quiz 2Research Report Quiz 3Research Report Quiz 4Research Report Quiz 5Research Report Quiz 6Research Report Quiz 7Research Report Quiz 8Research Report Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books