Question 1

Discuss how to familiarize yourself with your research subject to better define the purpose of your research.

Accepted Answer

Give yourself some unstructured time at

Question 2

Which of the following can be done if a search-engine query is not generating enough results,or too many results?

Accepted Answer

A) Only look at the first page of results 
B) Use consistent terms for the search 
C) Switch to an enterprise search engine 
D) Adjust the scope of the search 
E) Use a different database 
A) Only look at the first page of results 
B) Use consistent terms for the search 
C) Switch to an enterprise search engine 
D) Adjust the scope of the search 
E) Use a different database

Question 3

A ________ is an unbiased condensation of the information uncovered in your research.

Accepted Answer

A) problem statement 
B) research summary 
C) cause and effect analysis 
D) primary collation 
A) problem statement 
B) research summary 
C) cause and effect analysis 
D) primary collation

Question 4

Unlike Internet search engines,online databases

Accepted Answer

A) can be accessed only from a library. 
B) often provide access to various parts of the hidden Internet. 
C) are rarely up to date. 
D) do not require a subscription. 
E) provide only peer-reviewed sources. 
A) can be accessed only from a library. 
B) often provide access to various parts of the hidden Internet. 
C) are rarely up to date. 
D) do not require a subscription. 
E) provide only peer-reviewed sources.

Question 5

After you've developed a problem statement to define the problem or purpose of your research,your next step will involve

Accepted Answer

A) evaluating sources of information. 
B) analyzing numerical data and textual information. 
C) creating a knowledge manipulation system to categorize your research. 
D) discovering the specific information gaps that your research must fill. 
E) determining how to shape material to match your intended recommendations. 
A) evaluating sources of information. 
B) analyzing numerical data and textual information. 
C) creating a knowledge manipulation system to categorize your research. 
D) discovering the specific information gaps that your research must fill. 
E) determining how to shape material to match your intended recommendations.

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the conditions that must be met for a conclusion to be valid?

Accepted Answer

A) It must appeal to the emotional needs of the reader. 
B) It must be logical based on inductive or deductive reasoning. 
C) It must include any unproven premises. 
D) It must reflect your personal values as well as the organization's values. 
E) It must indicate logical fallacies. 
A) It must appeal to the emotional needs of the reader. 
B) It must be logical based on inductive or deductive reasoning. 
C) It must include any unproven premises. 
D) It must reflect your personal values as well as the organization's values. 
E) It must indicate logical fallacies.

Question 7

The difference between primary sources and secondary sources is that primary sources are those you create specifically for your project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You're preforming ________ when you consult books,periodicals,online databases,and other research reports looking for research that was done previously for another purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) stealth research 
B) secondary research 
C) peripheral research 
D) primary research 
E) observational research 
A) stealth research 
B) secondary research 
C) peripheral research 
D) primary research 
E) observational research

Question 9

In evaluating material you have gathered for a report,you should

Accepted Answer

A) assume those who've written the material are credible. 
B) shun information with any hint of bias because such information is inherently unethical. 
C) check to make sure you're using the most current information available. 
D) avoid using government documents. 
E) use only information that supports your intended recommendation. 
A) assume those who've written the material are credible. 
B) shun information with any hint of bias because such information is inherently unethical. 
C) check to make sure you're using the most current information available. 
D) avoid using government documents. 
E) use only information that supports your intended recommendation.

Question 10

Paraphrases do not require documentation of sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on the problem statement,how can you determine what specific information will need to be found?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduct a preliminary web search to identify topics 
B) Look for specific gaps in your information 
C) Identify the concepts that can be supported based on current research 
D) Conduct a series of secondary research searches 
E) Conduct primary research to determine the audience's level of understanding 
A) Conduct a preliminary web search to identify topics 
B) Look for specific gaps in your information 
C) Identify the concepts that can be supported based on current research 
D) Conduct a series of secondary research searches 
E) Conduct primary research to determine the audience's level of understanding

Question 12

Discuss the advantages of face-to-face interviews and focus groups.

Accepted Answer

Getting in-depth information straight fr

Question 13

Which of the following is the result of a survey that does NOT include equal samples of the overall population?

Accepted Answer

A) Representative sampling 
B) Violation of the Fair Use doctrine 
C) A reference management tool must be used 
D) Sampling bias 
E) Variation in quantitative information 
A) Representative sampling 
B) Violation of the Fair Use doctrine 
C) A reference management tool must be used 
D) Sampling bias 
E) Variation in quantitative information

Question 14

Which of the following can be used to capture,store,and share information between members of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Social media 
B) Conclusions 
C) Statistical analysis 
D) Citations 
E) Knowledge management 
A) Social media 
B) Conclusions 
C) Statistical analysis 
D) Citations 
E) Knowledge management

Question 15

Which of the following will format search requests for multiple search engines,creating a broader range of results?

Accepted Answer

A) Metasearch engines 
B) Web directories 
C) Librarians 
D) Enterprise search engines 
E) Online databases 
A) Metasearch engines 
B) Web directories 
C) Librarians 
D) Enterprise search engines 
E) Online databases

Question 16

To find out your company's average monthly utility bill over the last year,you would need to calculate the ________ of the last twelve bills.

Accepted Answer

A) mean 
B) median 
C) mode 
D) highest 
A) mean 
B) median 
C) mode 
D) highest

Question 17

A disadvantage of using too many closed questions in an interview is that they

Accepted Answer

A) do not take full advantage of the interview format. 
B) allow important information to be revealed too early in the interview. 
C) diminish the interviewer's control over the interview. 
D) require detailed responses. 
E) become difficult to interpret. 
A) do not take full advantage of the interview format. 
B) allow important information to be revealed too early in the interview. 
C) diminish the interviewer's control over the interview. 
D) require detailed responses. 
E) become difficult to interpret.

Question 18

An online survey is vulnerable to ________ because it captures only the opinions of those who visit the site and choose to complete the survey.

Accepted Answer

A) sampling bias 
B) backchannel static 
C) circular reasoning 
D) transactional dysfunction 
E) representative limits 
A) sampling bias 
B) backchannel static 
C) circular reasoning 
D) transactional dysfunction 
E) representative limits

Question 19

The answers you receive from a person you're interviewing will be influenced by

Accepted Answer

A) the types of questions you ask. 
B) the way you ask your questions. 
C) his or her cultural and language background. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the types of questions you ask. 
B) the way you ask your questions. 
C) his or her cultural and language background. 
D) all of the above.

Question 20

List three guidelines to follow in order to avoid ethical lapses when conducting research.

Accepted Answer

(Answers may include any three of the fo

Discuss how to familiarize yourself with your research subject to better define the purpose of your research.

Which of the following can be done if a search-engine query is not generating enough results,or too many results?

A ________ is an unbiased condensation of the information uncovered in your research.

Unlike Internet search engines,online databases

After you've developed a problem statement to define the problem or purpose of your research,your next step will involve

Which of the following is one of the conditions that must be met for a conclusion to be valid?

The difference between primary sources and secondary sources is that primary sources are those you create specifically for your project.

You're preforming ________ when you consult books,periodicals,online databases,and other research reports looking for research that was done previously for another purpose.

In evaluating material you have gathered for a report,you should

Paraphrases do not require documentation of sources.

Based on the problem statement,how can you determine what specific information will need to be found?

Discuss the advantages of face-to-face interviews and focus groups.

Which of the following is the result of a survey that does NOT include equal samples of the overall population?

Which of the following can be used to capture,store,and share information between members of the organization?

Which of the following will format search requests for multiple search engines,creating a broader range of results?

To find out your company's average monthly utility bill over the last year,you would need to calculate the ________ of the last twelve bills.

A disadvantage of using too many closed questions in an interview is that they

An online survey is vulnerable to ________ because it captures only the opinions of those who visit the site and choose to complete the survey.

The answers you receive from a person you're interviewing will be influenced by

List three guidelines to follow in order to avoid ethical lapses when conducting research.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 13: Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Discuss how to familiarize yourself with your research subject to better define the purpose of your research.

Which of the following can be done if a search-engine query is not generating enough results,or too many results?

A ________ is an unbiased condensation of the information uncovered in your research.

Unlike Internet search engines,online databases

After you've developed a problem statement to define the problem or purpose of your research,your next step will involve

Which of the following is one of the conditions that must be met for a conclusion to be valid?

The difference between primary sources and secondary sources is that primary sources are those you create specifically for your project.

You're preforming ________ when you consult books,periodicals,online databases,and other research reports looking for research that was done previously for another purpose.

In evaluating material you have gathered for a report,you should

Paraphrases do not require documentation of sources.

Based on the problem statement,how can you determine what specific information will need to be found?

Discuss the advantages of face-to-face interviews and focus groups.

Which of the following is the result of a survey that does NOT include equal samples of the overall population?

Which of the following can be used to capture,store,and share information between members of the organization?

Which of the following will format search requests for multiple search engines,creating a broader range of results?

To find out your company's average monthly utility bill over the last year,you would need to calculate the ________ of the last twelve bills.

A disadvantage of using too many closed questions in an interview is that they

An online survey is vulnerable to ________ because it captures only the opinions of those who visit the site and choose to complete the survey.

The answers you receive from a person you're interviewing will be influenced by

List three guidelines to follow in order to avoid ethical lapses when conducting research.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters