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What is the recommended font and size for the research paper?
a. Arial, size 10
b. Times New Roman, size 12
c. Calibri, size 14
d. Verdana, size 16

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b. Times New Roman, size 12

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What is the proper margin for the research paper?
a. Top + Left Margin: 1 inch; Right Margin: 1.5 inches; Bottom Margin: not less than 1 inch

b. Top + Left Margin: 1.5 inches; Right Margin: 1 inch; Bottom Margin: not less than 1 inch

c. Top Margin: 1.5 inches; Left + Right Margin: 1 inch; Bottom Margin: not less than 1 inch

d. Top Margin: 1 inch; Left + Right Margin: 1.5 inches; Bottom Margin: not less than 1 inch

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b. Top + Left Margin: 1.5 inches; Right Margin: 1 inch; Bottom Margin: not less than 1 inch

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How many letters long should the indention be?
a. 3 letters long
b. 4 letters long
c. 5 letters long
d. 6 letters long

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c. 5 letters long

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Should paragraphs be justified in the research paper?
a. Yes
b. No

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b. No

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What is the recommended spacing between lines in the research paper?
a. Single spacing
b. 1.5 spacing
c. Double spacing
d. Triple spacing

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c. Double spacing

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What tense should be used in writing the Statement of the Problem?
a. Present tense
b. Future tense
c. Past tense
d. All of the above

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c. Past tense

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How many SMART questions should be answered through experiments/surveys in the research paper?
a. At least 1
b. At least 2
c. At least 3
d. At least 4

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c. At least 3

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How many research hypotheses should be included in the research paper?
a. At least 1
b. At least 2
c. At least 3
d. The number of hypotheses should be equal to the number of questions

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d. The number of hypotheses should be equal to the number of questions

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Should the significance of the study be written in future tense?
a. Yes
b. No

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a. Yes

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How many beneficiaries should be discussed in the significance of the study?
a. At least 2
b. At least 3
c. At least 4
d. At least 5

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c. At least 4

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What should be included in the scope and limitations section of the research paper?
a. Date and place study was conducted
b. Independent and dependent variables
c. Procedures
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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How many terms should be included in the operational definition section?
a. At least 5
b. At least 10
c. At least 15
d. At least 20

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b. At least 10

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Should the definition in the operational definition section be the dictionary definition of the term?
a. Yes
b. No

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b. No

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What should be included in the conceptual framework section?
a. Diagram showing relationship between independent and dependent variables
b. Paragraph explaining content of diagram
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above

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c. Both a and b

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What format should be followed for the caption of figures in the research paper?
a. APA 7th edition
b. MLA 8th edition
c. CMOS 17th edition
d. Harvard style

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c. CMOS 17th edition

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What is the recommended font size for a research paper according to the SIP-PAT content?
a) 10
b) 11
c) 12
d) 13

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C. 12

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Which section of a research paper should include a diagram showing the relationship between independent and dependent variables?
a) Statement of the Problem
b) Significance of the Study
c) Conceptual Framework
d) Operational Definition

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c) Conceptual Framework

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What tense should be used in the Research Hypotheses section of a research paper according to the SIP-PAT content?
a) present tense
b) future tense
c) past tense
d) conditional tense

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c) past tense

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What is the purpose of the Scope and Limitations section of a research paper?
a) to describe the benefits of the study
b) to explain the conceptual framework
c) to identify the independent and dependent variables
d) to outline the main objective and procedures of the study

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d) to outline the main objective and procedures of the study

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What should be included in the introduction paragraph of Chapter 2?
a) The quantity of materials used
b) The time and place the experimentation was conducted
c) The experimental design table
d) The proposed tables

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b) The time and place the experimentation was conducted

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What should be mentioned when discussing the materials used in the study?
a) The source of the procedure
b) The validation of plant samples
c) The software used for programming
d) The quantity of samples taken

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d) The quantity of samples taken

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What should be included in the waste disposal procedure for projects with plant samples?
a) The method of culturing biological agents
b) The place where samples were taken
c) The process of getting IACUC permit
d) The disposal of waste

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d) The disposal of waste

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What should be explained when discussing the method of culturing biological agents in projects with microbes/biological agents?
a) The process of getting IACUC permit
b) The method of plant extraction
c) The acclimation process for vertebrates
d) The explanation of the culturing process

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d) The explanation of the culturing process

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What should be included in the procedure for projects with human participants?
a) The schematic diagram
b) The programming language used
c) The sampling technique
d) The creation and validation of research instruments

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d) The creation and validation of research instruments

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What should be included in the risk and safety section of Chapter 2?
a) The explanation of the procedure to target respondents
b) The potential risks and safety precautions to prevent impacts
c) The software used for programming
d) The statistical procedures applied in analyzing data

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b) The potential risks and safety precautions to prevent impacts

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What should be explained in the data analysis section of Chapter 2?
a) The validation of plant samples
b) The collection of human informed consent form
c) The statistical procedures applied in analyzing data
d) The process of obtaining answers to research questions

A

c) The statistical procedures applied in analyzing data

27
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What should be included in projects with images/graphs/charts in Chapter 2?
a) Faces of people captured in the photos
b) Whole numbers used in the figure number
c) Label/captions in bold font
d) Photos/Flow Charts/Graphs without credits and dates

A

b) Whole numbers used in the figure number

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What is the level 1 heading for Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) Introduction
b) Methodology
c) Results and Discussion
d) Conclusion

A

c) Results and Discussion

29
Q

What tense should be used in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) Future tense
b) Present tense
c) Past tense
d) Conditional tense

A

c) Past tense

30
Q

How should tables and figures be labeled in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) With no labels
b) With random labels
c) With labels following CMOS 17th edition guidelines
d) With labels following APA guidelines

A

c) With labels following CMOS 17th edition guidelines

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How many RRLS should support each interpretation of data in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) At least 1 RRLS
b) At least 2 RRLS
c) At least 3 RRLS
d) At least 4 RRLS

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c) At least 3 RRLS

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What should be included in each answer to a research question in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) A paragraph describing the researcher’s opinion
b) A table/figure presenting data
c) A personal anecdote
d) A comparison of the research to other studies

A

b) A table/figure presenting data

33
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What should be stated in the interpretation of data in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) The researcher’s personal opinions
b) The relationship between variables in the study
c) The researcher’s political views
d) The researcher’s belief about the future of the topic

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b) The relationship between variables in the study

34
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What is the purpose of Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) To introduce the topic of the study
b) To explain the methodology of the study
c) To present and discuss the results of the study
d) To provide recommendations for future research

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c) To present and discuss the results of the study

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How should the paragraphs be formatted in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) Single spaced
b) Double spaced
c) Justified
d) Indented with no spaces between paragraphs

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b) Double spaced

36
Q

How many tables should be included in Chapter 3 of a research paper?
a) At least 5 tables
b) At least 10 tables
c) At least 15 tables
d) As many tables as necessary to present the data

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d) As many tables as necessary to present the data

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What is the maximum number of words allowed in the abstract?
A. 100 words
B. 150 words
C. 200 words
D. 250 words

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D. 250 words

38
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What is the format of the abstract?
A. Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced
B. Times New Roman, size 11, single spaced
C. Arial, size 11, double spaced
D. Arial, size 12, single spaced

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B. Times New Roman, size 11, single spaced

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Which heading level is used for the abstract?
A. Level 1 heading
B. Level 2 heading
C. Level 3 heading
D. Level 4 heading

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A. Level 1 heading

40
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How many paragraphs are included in the abstract?
A. 1 paragraph
B. 2 paragraphs
C. 3 paragraphs
D. 4 paragraphs

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D. 4 paragraphs

41
Q

Which paragraph includes the results and discussion of the study?
A. 1st paragraph
B. 2nd paragraph
C. 3rd paragraph
D. 4th paragraph

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C. 3rd paragraph

42
Q

What type of spacing is used between each paragraph in the abstract?
A. Single spacing
B. Double spacing
C. 1.5 line spacing
D. No spacing

A

A. Single spacing

43
Q

Which values must be included in the third paragraph of the abstract?
A. Level of significance only
B. P-values only
C. Both P-values and level of significance
D. None of the above

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C. Both P-values and level of significance

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What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the abstract?
A. To discuss the results and discussion
B. To provide the main objective of the study
C. To summarize the important procedures used in the study
D. To provide a conclusion and possible implications

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D. To provide a conclusion and possible implications

45
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the bibliography section?
a. Entries in alphabetical order
b. Hanging indention in each entry
c. Double spacing for entries that cover 2 or more lines
d. CMOS 17th edition format

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c. Double spacing for entries that cover 2 or more lines

46
Q

What should be the top and left margin for the bibliography section?
a. 1 inch
b. 1.5 inches
c. 2 inches
d. 2.5 inches

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b. 1.5 inches

47
Q

What is the recommended font size for the bibliography section?
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13

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c. 12

48
Q

How should entries be grouped in the bibliography section?
a. According to their order of appearance in the text
b. According to their relevance to the research problem
c. According to classification of reference materials
d. Alphabetically by author name

A

c. According to classification of reference materials

49
Q

What should be the line spacing between entries in the bibliography section?
a. Double spacing
b. Single spacing
c. 1.5 line spacing
d. It depends on the length of the entry

A

a. Double spacing

50
Q

What is the maximum number of authors that should be listed in an entry before “et al.” is used?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 10
d. 12

A

c. 10

51
Q

Which of the following is an acceptable format for the bibliography section?
a. APA 7th edition
b. CMOS 17th edition
c. MLA 8th edition
d. Harvard referencing style

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b. CMOS 17th edition

52
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How should entries be indented in the bibliography section?
a. Left justified
b. Right justified
c. Center justified
d. Hanging indention

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d. Hanging indention

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