CRA Scientific Communication & Reporting 2

Question 1

Which section of a research manuscript presents the raw data without interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Results

Answer

The Results section presents observed data and findings objectively without drawing conclusions.

Question 2

What does 'peer review' primarily ensure in scientific publishing?

Accepted Answer

Expert evaluation of methodology and validity

Answer

Peer review subjects manuscripts to scrutiny by domain experts to verify scientific rigor and accuracy.

Question 3

In APA citation format, what information is typically included in an in-text citation?

Accepted Answer

Author surname and publication year

Answer

APA in-text citations use the author's last name and year of publication in parentheses.

Question 4

A research team discovers a conflict of interest after submission. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose it to the editor promptly

Answer

Authors must disclose conflicts of interest to the journal editor as soon as they are identified.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of an abstract in a scientific paper?

Accepted Answer

To summarize the entire study concisely

Answer

An abstract gives a brief, self-contained summary of the study's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.

(CRA) Certified Research Associate Practice Test