Question 1

One of the goals of communication research is to identify general patterns and relationships in communication behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Because communication differs from country to country, it is not possible to define the word "communication."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Postmodernists believe that the world is more complex than we realize, and, therefore, our perception of reality is not reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

According to the text, we are currently living in the postmodern era.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At many colleges and universities today, the Communication Department consists of both mass communication and speech communication studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Communication scholars follow the scientific method in conducting communication research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Our current postmodern era is characterized by which of the following?
1) Increased confidence in politics and government to solve problems
2) Decreasing ability of individuals to separate factual information from misinformation
3) Increased efforts to accumulate material wealth as a measure of success
4) Clear, logical thinking
5) Indifference or apathy to things outside ourselves

Accepted Answer

A)  1 & 4 only 
B)  1, 4, & 5 only 
C)  2 & 3 only 
D)  2, 3, & 5 only 
E)  1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 
A)  1 & 4 only 
B)  1, 4, & 5 only 
C)  2 & 3 only 
D)  2, 3, & 5 only 
E)  1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

Question 8

The postmodern era was immediately preceded by the Enlightenment era.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the postmodern era, there is a lack of clear, logical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why does one do research?
1) It is required of all college graduates.
2) It extends human knowledge
3) It is required of all college professors.
4) It helps us see and better understand our world.
5) Research results often make life easier and more enjoyable.

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, & 5 only 
B)  1 & 3 only 
C)  4 & 5 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 
E)  2, 4, & 5 only 
A)  1, 2, & 5 only 
B)  1 & 3 only 
C)  4 & 5 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 
E)  2, 4, & 5 only

Question 11

The Internet and social media have had very little influence on postmodern culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The postmodern era requires communication researchers to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abandon all previous research methods 
B)  Adopt the research methods of other academic disciplines, like geography or chemistry 
C)  Modify current communication research methods to reflect postmodern concerns 
D)  Conduct less research and spend more time studying the world through the Internet and social media 
A)  Abandon all previous research methods 
B)  Adopt the research methods of other academic disciplines, like geography or chemistry 
C)  Modify current communication research methods to reflect postmodern concerns 
D)  Conduct less research and spend more time studying the world through the Internet and social media

Question 13

Postmodern scholars believe that postmodern culture is highly organized and easy to understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the first individuals to advocate communication research was George Gallup who:

Accepted Answer

A)  urged newspaper editors to use research to improve their newspapers. 
B)  urged radio station managers to conduct phone surveys to determine the. number of listeners. 
C)  urged television news anchors to research unbiased news stories. 
D)  urged the government to pay for communication research activities. 
A)  urged newspaper editors to use research to improve their newspapers. 
B)  urged radio station managers to conduct phone surveys to determine the. number of listeners. 
C)  urged television news anchors to research unbiased news stories. 
D)  urged the government to pay for communication research activities.

Question 15

The modern historical/culture period occurred between the years:

Accepted Answer

A)  1965-2001 
B)  1850-1965 
C)  1800-1850 
D)  1990-2001 
A)  1965-2001 
B)  1850-1965 
C)  1800-1850 
D)  1990-2001

Question 16

Why is research important in communication?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Is there a difference between knowledge and wisdom? Explain.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Why is research important in contemporary culture?

Accepted Answer

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One of the goals of communication research is to identify general patterns and relationships in communication behavior.

Because communication differs from country to country, it is not possible to define the word "communication."

Postmodernists believe that the world is more complex than we realize, and, therefore, our perception of reality is not reliable.

According to the text, we are currently living in the postmodern era.

At many colleges and universities today, the Communication Department consists of both mass communication and speech communication studies.

Communication scholars follow the scientific method in conducting communication research.

The postmodern era was immediately preceded by the Enlightenment era.

In the postmodern era, there is a lack of clear, logical thinking.

Why does one do research? 1) It is required of all college graduates. 2) It extends human knowledge 3) It is required of all college professors. 4) It helps us see and better understand our world. 5) Research results often make life easier and more enjoyable.

The Internet and social media have had very little influence on postmodern culture.

The postmodern era requires communication researchers to do which of the following?

Postmodern scholars believe that postmodern culture is highly organized and easy to understand.

One of the first individuals to advocate communication research was George Gallup who:

The modern historical/culture period occurred between the years:

Why is research important in communication?

Is there a difference between knowledge and wisdom? Explain.

Why is research important in contemporary culture?

Understanding Culture and Research

Getting Started

Designing a Research Study

Focus Group Research

Survey Reseearch

Oral History

Text Analysis

Feminist Methodology

Internet and Social Media Research

Writing Style

Report Format

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Exam 1: Welcome

One of the goals of communication research is to identify general patterns and relationships in communication behavior.

Because communication differs from country to country, it is not possible to define the word "communication."

Postmodernists believe that the world is more complex than we realize, and, therefore, our perception of reality is not reliable.

According to the text, we are currently living in the postmodern era.

At many colleges and universities today, the Communication Department consists of both mass communication and speech communication studies.

Communication scholars follow the scientific method in conducting communication research.

The postmodern era was immediately preceded by the Enlightenment era.

In the postmodern era, there is a lack of clear, logical thinking.

Why does one do research? 1) It is required of all college graduates. 2) It extends human knowledge 3) It is required of all college professors. 4) It helps us see and better understand our world. 5) Research results often make life easier and more enjoyable.

The Internet and social media have had very little influence on postmodern culture.

The postmodern era requires communication researchers to do which of the following?

Postmodern scholars believe that postmodern culture is highly organized and easy to understand.

One of the first individuals to advocate communication research was George Gallup who:

The modern historical/culture period occurred between the years:

Why is research important in communication?

Is there a difference between knowledge and wisdom? Explain.

Why is research important in contemporary culture?

Understanding Culture and Research

Getting Started

Designing a Research Study

Focus Group Research

Survey Reseearch

Oral History

Text Analysis

Feminist Methodology

Internet and Social Media Research

Writing Style

Report Format

Filters