Question 1

Match the following descriptions with the 12 characteristics of science:
-Findings from one study lead to more questions for the next study

Accepted Answer

A)  Replicable 
B)  Explore all possible explanations 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Possibility of error 
E)  Objectivity
F) Public record
G) Evidence
H) Skepticism
I) Testable
J) Measurement and observation
K) Generalizability
L) Self-correcting 
A)  Replicable 
B)  Explore all possible explanations 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Possibility of error 
E)  Objectivity
F) Public record
G) Evidence
H) Skepticism
I) Testable
J) Measurement and observation
K) Generalizability
L) Self-correcting

Question 2

The substantive content of the research question or hypothesis drives the selection of the method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the following descriptions with the 12 characteristics of science:
-Expected to occur; researchers use standard procedures and techniques to help minimize it

Accepted Answer

A)  Replicable 
B)  Explore all possible explanations 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Possibility of error 
E)  Objectivity
F) Public record
G) Evidence
H) Skepticism
I) Testable
J) Measurement and observation
K) Generalizability
L) Self-correcting 
A)  Replicable 
B)  Explore all possible explanations 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Possibility of error 
E)  Objectivity
F) Public record
G) Evidence
H) Skepticism
I) Testable
J) Measurement and observation
K) Generalizability
L) Self-correcting

Question 4

A research question is preferred over a hypothesis if the researcher cannot formulate a tentative proposition after reviewing the existing literature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the following descriptions with the type of questions researcher investigate:
-Examine the aesthetic or normative features of communication

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions of definition 
B)  Questions of relationships 
C)  Questions of policy 
D)  Questions of value 
A)  Questions of definition 
B)  Questions of relationships 
C)  Questions of policy 
D)  Questions of value

Match the following descriptions with the 12 characteristics of science: -Findings from one study lead to more questions for the next study

The substantive content of the research question or hypothesis drives the selection of the method.

Match the following descriptions with the 12 characteristics of science: -Expected to occur; researchers use standard procedures and techniques to help minimize it

A research question is preferred over a hypothesis if the researcher cannot formulate a tentative proposition after reviewing the existing literature.

Match the following descriptions with the type of questions researcher investigate: -Examine the aesthetic or normative features of communication

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 1: Introduction to Communication Research

Match the following descriptions with the 12 characteristics of science: -Findings from one study lead to more questions for the next study

The substantive content of the research question or hypothesis drives the selection of the method.

Match the following descriptions with the 12 characteristics of science: -Expected to occur; researchers use standard procedures and techniques to help minimize it

A research question is preferred over a hypothesis if the researcher cannot formulate a tentative proposition after reviewing the existing literature.

Match the following descriptions with the type of questions researcher investigate: -Examine the aesthetic or normative features of communication

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters