Question 1

If a researcher wants to generalize findings to everyone being studied,what type of sample should be used?

Accepted Answer

A) Random sample 
B) Targeted sample 
C) Convenience sample 
D) Survey population 
E) Survey medium 
A) Random sample 
B) Targeted sample 
C) Convenience sample 
D) Survey population 
E) Survey medium A

Question 2

Which of the following allows a user to create a personal digital library on his or her computer to aid in the organization of material and create reference lists?

Accepted Answer

A) Google Drive 
B) Dropbox 
C) Box 
D) Write With Me 
E) Mendeley 
A) Google Drive 
B) Dropbox 
C) Box 
D) Write With Me 
E) Mendeley E

Question 3

What type of research is being used when gathering data from structured survey responses that are numerical in nature?

Accepted Answer

A) Qualitative 
B) Secondary 
C) Tertiary 
D) Observational 
E) Quantitative 
A) Qualitative 
B) Secondary 
C) Tertiary 
D) Observational 
E) Quantitative E

Question 4

When you type into a basic search engine like Google,Bing,or Yahoo!,the sites that appear at the top or on the side of the results page are usually those that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are most frequently accessed 
B) have paid a fee to be featured in the results 
C) most closely match your search terms 
D) are least relevant to your search 
E) you have visited before 
A) are most frequently accessed 
B) have paid a fee to be featured in the results 
C) most closely match your search terms 
D) are least relevant to your search 
E) you have visited before

Question 5

Discuss the advantages to identifying the audience before research begins and audience issues that should be considered.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the audience and other stakeho

Question 6

What is the advantage of responding to a question on a social media site?

Accepted Answer

A) The availability of free expert advice 
B) Professional exposure 
C) The ability to crowdsource the answer 
D) An opportunity to conduct intensive market research 
E) The opportunity for a quick response 
A) The availability of free expert advice 
B) Professional exposure 
C) The ability to crowdsource the answer 
D) An opportunity to conduct intensive market research 
E) The opportunity for a quick response

Question 7

When determining how credible an author is,how does a researcher know the author of an article is not using opinions as facts?

Accepted Answer

A) Do others frequently cite the source? 
B) How current is this information? 
C) Does the author provide support for claims? 
D) Are any web links broken? 
E) Does the author acknowledge and respond to opposing points of view? 
A) Do others frequently cite the source? 
B) How current is this information? 
C) Does the author provide support for claims? 
D) Are any web links broken? 
E) Does the author acknowledge and respond to opposing points of view?

Question 8

Which of the following will allow you to store files on the Internet,and make them available to collaborators?

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Identifiable file names 
C) Synthesis files 
D) Personal digital libraries 
E) Citation management programs 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Identifiable file names 
C) Synthesis files 
D) Personal digital libraries 
E) Citation management programs

Question 9

Before doing in-depth research to explore your research questions,it is important to understand your general topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To create an ethical document,what must be included?

Accepted Answer

A) All relevant information. 
B) All relevant information that supports your argument. 
C) All relevant information that is less than one year old. 
D) All relevant information that does not undermine your position. 
E) All relevant information that utilizes objective information,such as survey results. 
A) All relevant information. 
B) All relevant information that supports your argument. 
C) All relevant information that is less than one year old. 
D) All relevant information that does not undermine your position. 
E) All relevant information that utilizes objective information,such as survey results.

Question 11

A targeted sample is selected broadly from all available members of the population you want to study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research by The Nielsen Company shows that ________ of all social media users actively review products and services online.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 10 percent 
B) about 10 - 20 percent 
C) about half 
D) about 25 - 30 percent 
E) as many as 90 percent 
A) less than 10 percent 
B) about 10 - 20 percent 
C) about half 
D) about 25 - 30 percent 
E) as many as 90 percent

Question 13

How can conducting background research help the researcher?

Accepted Answer

A) In determining the style and format of the report 
B) In identifying sources the audience will be interested in 
C) In increasing understanding of the general topic 
D) In looking for data that supports the researcher's position on the topic 
E) In establishing a time line and budget for the project 
A) In determining the style and format of the report 
B) In identifying sources the audience will be interested in 
C) In increasing understanding of the general topic 
D) In looking for data that supports the researcher's position on the topic 
E) In establishing a time line and budget for the project

Question 14

Before using blogs for research,they should be evaluated for authorship,accuracy,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) subject matter 
B) sponsorship 
C) objective data 
D) verifiable links to sources 
E) age 
A) subject matter 
B) sponsorship 
C) objective data 
D) verifiable links to sources 
E) age

Question 15

Which of the following will help in synthesizing your research?

Accepted Answer

A) Write citations as material is gathered. 
B) Store files in Dropbox. 
C) Group similar content. 
D) Use cloud technology. 
E) Store files as PDF files 
A) Write citations as material is gathered. 
B) Store files in Dropbox. 
C) Group similar content. 
D) Use cloud technology. 
E) Store files as PDF files

Question 16

Establishing the scope of your research allows you to widen the characteristics of your research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How can a researcher identify the steps to take to answer the research questions?

Accepted Answer

A) By developing a work plan 
B) By analyzing the research question and topic 
C) By identifying audience concerns 
D) By defining the research activities 
E) By establishing the limitations of the research 
A) By developing a work plan 
B) By analyzing the research question and topic 
C) By identifying audience concerns 
D) By defining the research activities 
E) By establishing the limitations of the research

Question 18

Which of the following would the best choice when conducting a federated search?

Accepted Answer

A) Yahoo! 
B) Google 
C) Biznar 
D) Bing 
E) Ask 
A) Yahoo! 
B) Google 
C) Biznar 
D) Bing 
E) Ask

Question 19

When you conduct a search online,how can you find high-quality knowledge designed for professionals?

Accepted Answer

A) Use online databases. 
B) Search with wildcards and quotation marks. 
C) Use deep web portals. 
D) Follow leads in sources. 
E) Use primary research. 
A) Use online databases. 
B) Search with wildcards and quotation marks. 
C) Use deep web portals. 
D) Follow leads in sources. 
E) Use primary research.

Question 20

In addition to addressing the needs of the primary,how can a researcher identify the secondary audience for the information being researched?

Accepted Answer

A) By asking who else may be affected by this problem or decision 
B) By asking what the audience already knows 
C) By determining what questions your audience expects you to answer when you present the research 
D) By asking what sources the audience expects you to consult 
E) By asking what the audience needs to know 
A) By asking who else may be affected by this problem or decision 
B) By asking what the audience already knows 
C) By determining what questions your audience expects you to answer when you present the research 
D) By asking what sources the audience expects you to consult 
E) By asking what the audience needs to know

If a researcher wants to generalize findings to everyone being studied,what type of sample should be used?

Which of the following allows a user to create a personal digital library on his or her computer to aid in the organization of material and create reference lists?

What type of research is being used when gathering data from structured survey responses that are numerical in nature?

When you type into a basic search engine like Google,Bing,or Yahoo!,the sites that appear at the top or on the side of the results page are usually those that ________.

Discuss the advantages to identifying the audience before research begins and audience issues that should be considered.

What is the advantage of responding to a question on a social media site?

When determining how credible an author is,how does a researcher know the author of an article is not using opinions as facts?

Which of the following will allow you to store files on the Internet,and make them available to collaborators?

Before doing in-depth research to explore your research questions,it is important to understand your general topic.

To create an ethical document,what must be included?

A targeted sample is selected broadly from all available members of the population you want to study.

Research by The Nielsen Company shows that ________ of all social media users actively review products and services online.

How can conducting background research help the researcher?

Before using blogs for research,they should be evaluated for authorship,accuracy,and ________.

Which of the following will help in synthesizing your research?

Establishing the scope of your research allows you to widen the characteristics of your research.

How can a researcher identify the steps to take to answer the research questions?

Which of the following would the best choice when conducting a federated search?

When you conduct a search online,how can you find high-quality knowledge designed for professionals?

In addition to addressing the needs of the primary,how can a researcher identify the secondary audience for the information being researched?

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process: Analyzing, Composing, Evaluating

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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If a researcher wants to generalize findings to everyone being studied,what type of sample should be used?

Which of the following allows a user to create a personal digital library on his or her computer to aid in the organization of material and create reference lists?

What type of research is being used when gathering data from structured survey responses that are numerical in nature?

When you type into a basic search engine like Google,Bing,or Yahoo!,the sites that appear at the top or on the side of the results page are usually those that ________.

Discuss the advantages to identifying the audience before research begins and audience issues that should be considered.

What is the advantage of responding to a question on a social media site?

When determining how credible an author is,how does a researcher know the author of an article is not using opinions as facts?

Which of the following will allow you to store files on the Internet,and make them available to collaborators?

Before doing in-depth research to explore your research questions,it is important to understand your general topic.

To create an ethical document,what must be included?

A targeted sample is selected broadly from all available members of the population you want to study.

Research by The Nielsen Company shows that ________ of all social media users actively review products and services online.

How can conducting background research help the researcher?

Before using blogs for research,they should be evaluated for authorship,accuracy,and ________.

Which of the following will help in synthesizing your research?

Establishing the scope of your research allows you to widen the characteristics of your research.

How can a researcher identify the steps to take to answer the research questions?

Which of the following would the best choice when conducting a federated search?

When you conduct a search online,how can you find high-quality knowledge designed for professionals?

In addition to addressing the needs of the primary,how can a researcher identify the secondary audience for the information being researched?

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process: Analyzing, Composing, Evaluating

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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