APA Style Figures Quiz

What are the basic components of an APA Style figure?

• Number, title, image, legend, note

• Title, image, legend, note

• Number, title, image, note

• Number, title, image, legend

Which types of visual displays are considered figures in APA Style?

• Line graphs and bar graphs

• All of the above

• charts

• Photographs and infographics

Where should the figure number appear in an APA Style figure?

• Next to the figure note

• Above the figure title and image

• Below the figure title and image

• Within the figure legend

What should be included in the figure title of an APA Style figure?

• The author's name and affiliation

• A brief but descriptive title

• The figure number

• The date of publication

Which font should be used for text appearing in the image of an APA Style figure?

• Italic font

• Sans serif font

• Serif font

• Bold font

Where should a figure legend be positioned in an APA Style figure?

• Next to the figure note

• Within the borders of the figure

• Below the figure title

• Above the figure title

What types of notes can appear below an APA Style figure?

• General, specific, and probability

• Title, caption, and source

• Conclusion, discussion, and references

• Introduction, methods, and results

What is the most important principle to follow when creating a figure in APA Style?

• Make the figure visually appealing

• Include as much information as possible

• Present information in an easy-to-understand way

• Use bright colors

Arjun is preparing a research paper for his psychology class. Which of the following is a standard for creating figures in APA Style papers?

• Graphics software (Microsoft Word, Google Docs)

• Photographs taken with a smartphone

• Scanned images from books

• Hand-drawn illustrations

What are the two options for the placement of figures in an APA Style paper?

• At the beginning and end of the paper

• In the introduction and conclusion

• Embedded in the text and on a separate page

• In the appendix and on the title page