Report and Proposal Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a research proposal?

• A. To present findings from a study

• B. To convince others of the importance of a proposed study

• C. To summarize previous literature

• D. To publish in a journal

Which section in a proposal outlines the problem being studied?

• Literature Review

• Introduction

• Abstract

• Methodology

Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in preparing a research report?

• A. Writing the introduction

• B. Creating the table of contents
  

• C. Identifying the objectives
  

• D. Formatting the references
  

What is a "theoretical framework" in a research report?

• A. A list of references
  

• B. A summary of the findings
  

• C. A structure to explain key concepts and variables
  

• D. The section containing charts and graphs
  

Which of the following is not typically part of a research proposal?

• Findings

• Problem Statement

• Objectives

• Methodology

Why is the literature review important in a proposal or report?

• A. It helps avoid grammar mistakes
  

• B. It shows familiarity with past research
  

• C. It serves as the abstract
  

• D. It contains personal opinions
  

What is an objective of the ‘Background’ section in a research report?

• A. To define APA format
  

• B. To provide historical context and relevance
  

• C. To state the research findings
  

• D. To list all references used
  

What does the acronym APA stand for in citation formatting?

• A. American Proposal Association
  

• B. Academic Publishing Agreement
  

• C. American Psychological Association
  

• D. Association of Published Authors
  

Which of the following would typically not appear in a research proposal?

• A. Results discussion
  

• B. Research questions
  

• C. Proposed methodology
  

• Hypotheses

In APA format, the title page includes:

• A. Title of the paper
  

• B. Author’s name
  

• C. Page number
  

• D. All of the above