Presenting Research MCQs

Presenting Research MCQs

Our team has conducted extensive research to compile a set of Presenting  Research MCQs. We encourage you to test your Presenting  Research knowledge by answering these 10+  multiple-choice questions provided below.
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1: Diane wanted to do well for her presentation of research finding so she planned to do the following tasks. Which of the following should Diane avoid during a presentation?

A.   Prepare well and arrive on time for her presentation

B.   Stand up straight and not hide behind the podium

C.   Slouch over the podium so her feet do not hurt

D.   Maintain eye contact with the audience

2: Diane wanted to do well for her presentation of research finding so she planned to do the following tasks. Which of the following should Diane avoid during a presentation?

A.   Prepare well and arrive on time for her presentation

B.   Stand up straight and not hide behind the podium

C.   Slouch over the podium so her feet do not hurt

D.   Maintain eye contact with the audience

3: Writing is a(n) ______ skill.

A.   Natural

B.   Learned

C.   Challenging

D.   Easy

4: Regardless of the research topic for which we are presenting findings, it is important to find a story to connect the topic to some real-life example to increase the attention of the audience and attach more relevance to the data presented.

A.   True

B.   False

5: Providing background information is pertinent to putting the study and its concepts in context.

A.   True

B.   False

6: Slouching, hiding behind a podium, or touching your face or hair shows fear and insecurity.

A.   True

B.   False

7: Using a calm but strong voice during the presentation of research findings will scare the audience.

A.   True

B.   False

8: During the presentation of research findings, all of the following are ethical considerations that must be maintained EXCEPT ______.

A.   Maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of research participants

B.   Exaggerating or even misrepresenting information if necessary to ensure the audience will listen to and like your presentation

C.   Causing no harm to participants

D.   Maintaining privacy of information

9: Using a story to grab the audience’s attention can only be done at the beginning of a presentation.

A.   True

B.   False

10: The more words you use when presenting your research findings will typically make your presentation better.

A.   True

B.   False

11: The best sources of information for students who wish to attend and present at conferences are their fellow classmates and snap chat feeds.

A.   True

B.   False

12: Who reviews research?

A.   Scientists in the specific field

B.   University presidents

C.   Co-workers

D.   Anyone can review research.

13: When we present our research findings to an audience, all of the following become possible EXCEPT ______.

A.   Peers get to discuss our results

B.   The procedures used are better understood

C.   One’s research grows

D.   We use up valuable time for more research when we present our findings

14: One of the best things to do when presenting research findings is to provide as much of the literature review since the audience will really appreciate listening to what previous studies had found.

A.   True

B.   False

15: Presentations, if done well by students, can allow them to benefit from all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A.   Having his or her research known on a wider scale

B.   More opportunities to present his or her research

C.   Further work later when the student reaches the graduate level

D.   Lost opportunities to get useful feedback and evaluation of the research

16: Though numbers are truly powerful, they are not emotional and do not touch us as powerfully as true stories do.

A.   True

B.   False