HP Advanced Techniques & Methods 3

Question 1

Which citation practice is required when paraphrasing a source in APA 7th edition?

Accepted Answer

Author, year, and page or paragraph number recommended

Answer

APA 7th edition recommends including author, year, and location (page or paragraph) even for paraphrased content.

Question 2

Inductive reasoning moves from:

Accepted Answer

Specific observations to broader generalizations

Answer

Inductive reasoning builds a general conclusion from specific observed instances.

Question 3

Which strategy BEST reduces confirmation bias when reviewing literature?

Accepted Answer

Deliberately seeking sources that challenge your hypothesis

Answer

Actively seeking disconfirming evidence counteracts the tendency to notice only information that supports existing beliefs.

Question 4

An interdisciplinary honors project integrating sociology and economics would MOST likely require the student to:

Accepted Answer

Translate concepts and methods across both fields coherently

Answer

Interdisciplinary work demands the ability to bridge and translate concepts, frameworks, and methods from multiple fields.

Question 5

Which element distinguishes a research question from a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A thesis statement proposes an answer; a research question poses an inquiry

Answer

A thesis statement presents a defensible claim, while a research question is an open inquiry the research aims to answer.

(HP) Honors Program Practice Test