Question 1

What is the first step in preparing to research a topic or issue?

Accepted Answer

A) Analyze the research question and topic. 
B) Identify background research questions. 
C) Identify audience concerns and needs. 
D) Establish the scope of the research. 
E) Define research activities. 
A) Analyze the research question and topic. 
B) Identify background research questions. 
C) Identify audience concerns and needs. 
D) Establish the scope of the research. 
E) Define research activities.

Question 2

In social media sources,social reviews provide anecdotal information about products you may be researching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which type of research is based on a predetermined list of questions that allows for structured information to be gathered from the audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Surveys 
B) Observations 
C) Deep web portals 
D) Secondary research 
E) Interviews 
A) Surveys 
B) Observations 
C) Deep web portals 
D) Secondary research 
E) Interviews

Question 4

How can a researcher assure interviewees that information will be handled ethically?

Accepted Answer

A) Let people know who else was interviewed. 
B) Let people know what company you represent. 
C) Provide a copy of the research to each person. 
D) Inform people how the research will be used. 
E) Provide a copy of interview questions to each person so they can prepare for the interview. 
A) Let people know who else was interviewed. 
B) Let people know what company you represent. 
C) Provide a copy of the research to each person. 
D) Inform people how the research will be used. 
E) Provide a copy of interview questions to each person so they can prepare for the interview.

Question 5

Information is likely to be more accurate if you find it in multiple,unrelated sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the range of research for a report?

Accepted Answer

A) Purpose 
B) Scope 
C) Evaluation 
D) Complexity 
E) Benefits 
A) Purpose 
B) Scope 
C) Evaluation 
D) Complexity 
E) Benefits

Question 7

What is the advantage of doing background research before conducting research on specific information?

Accepted Answer

A) The primary and secondary audiences can be identified. 
B) Areas of weakness can be identified and team members can be added to address those areas. 
C) Writing the report can begin,and any other research needed will be minor. 
D) Background research may help you identify which issues are most important to your audience. 
E) An outline of the report or proposal can be developed. 
A) The primary and secondary audiences can be identified. 
B) Areas of weakness can be identified and team members can be added to address those areas. 
C) Writing the report can begin,and any other research needed will be minor. 
D) Background research may help you identify which issues are most important to your audience. 
E) An outline of the report or proposal can be developed.

Question 8

Survey questions that ask a follow-up question based on the previous response use ________.

Accepted Answer

A) random questions 
B) branch logic 
C) targeted questions 
D) convenience questions 
E) targeted samples 
A) random questions 
B) branch logic 
C) targeted questions 
D) convenience questions 
E) targeted samples

Question 9

Survey research uses a predetermined list of questions,also known as a survey instrument,to collect a structured set of information from a selected audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following will help you track progress over time and help to ensure all deadlines are met?

Accepted Answer

A) An audience analysis 
B) A work plan 
C) An outline 
D) Predetermined research activities 
E) Identification of audience needs 
A) An audience analysis 
B) A work plan 
C) An outline 
D) Predetermined research activities 
E) Identification of audience needs

Question 11

Synthesized material that is reframed for general readers is a ________ source of research.

Accepted Answer

A) tertiary 
B) secondary 
C) qualitative 
D) quantitative 
E) primary 
A) tertiary 
B) secondary 
C) qualitative 
D) quantitative 
E) primary

Question 12

A survey sample restricted to specific people within the group you are studying is called a ________.

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

Question 13

When you are using a search engine,the main body of the results page is most likely to begin with sites that are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) least relevant to your search 
B) being accessed by other users at that very moment 
C) accessed least frequently 
D) updated most recently 
E) frequently accessed or that most closely match your search terms 
A) least relevant to your search 
B) being accessed by other users at that very moment 
C) accessed least frequently 
D) updated most recently 
E) frequently accessed or that most closely match your search terms

Question 14

Identify the three main types of sources to be used in research,and when each use is most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Primary sources provide raw data.You can

Question 15

How can cloud computing be used when conducting research?

Accepted Answer

As you research,you can organize your fi

Question 16

Which research source is least credible and may affect how others in the organization view your level of professionalism?

Accepted Answer

A) Websites published by professional associations in the industry 
B) Google 
C) Newspapers 
D) Research published in academic journals 
E) Books by reputable authors 
A) Websites published by professional associations in the industry 
B) Google 
C) Newspapers 
D) Research published in academic journals 
E) Books by reputable authors

Question 17

Deep web portals are unable to perform federated searches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a drawback to using a book as a research resource?

Accepted Answer

A) Few books are professionally reviewed. 
B) Not all books are produced by reputable authors. 
C) Books may become outdated. 
D) Books are less accurate than online content. 
E) Anyone can upload a book for circulation. 
A) Few books are professionally reviewed. 
B) Not all books are produced by reputable authors. 
C) Books may become outdated. 
D) Books are less accurate than online content. 
E) Anyone can upload a book for circulation.

Question 19

Which of the following terms best describes a process that is designed to ensure that articles in academic journals are accurate and honest?

Accepted Answer

A) Authorship 
B) Peer reviewed 
C) Current 
D) Cited 
E) Premier 
A) Authorship 
B) Peer reviewed 
C) Current 
D) Cited 
E) Premier

Question 20

Anecdotal evidence comes from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) research papers published in the past 
B) online databases and websites 
C) subjective reports and stories that people tell 
D) videos and photographs 
E) archived manuscripts and reports 
A) research papers published in the past 
B) online databases and websites 
C) subjective reports and stories that people tell 
D) videos and photographs 
E) archived manuscripts and reports

What is the first step in preparing to research a topic or issue?

In social media sources,social reviews provide anecdotal information about products you may be researching.

Which type of research is based on a predetermined list of questions that allows for structured information to be gathered from the audience?

How can a researcher assure interviewees that information will be handled ethically?

Information is likely to be more accurate if you find it in multiple,unrelated sources.

Which of the following refers to the range of research for a report?

What is the advantage of doing background research before conducting research on specific information?

Survey questions that ask a follow-up question based on the previous response use ________.

Survey research uses a predetermined list of questions,also known as a survey instrument,to collect a structured set of information from a selected audience.

Which of the following will help you track progress over time and help to ensure all deadlines are met?

Synthesized material that is reframed for general readers is a ________ source of research.

A survey sample restricted to specific people within the group you are studying is called a ________.

When you are using a search engine,the main body of the results page is most likely to begin with sites that are ________.

Identify the three main types of sources to be used in research,and when each use is most appropriate.

How can cloud computing be used when conducting research?

Which research source is least credible and may affect how others in the organization view your level of professionalism?

Deep web portals are unable to perform federated searches.

Which of the following is a drawback to using a book as a research resource?

Which of the following terms best describes a process that is designed to ensure that articles in academic journals are accurate and honest?

Anecdotal evidence comes from ________.

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What is the first step in preparing to research a topic or issue?

In social media sources,social reviews provide anecdotal information about products you may be researching.

Which type of research is based on a predetermined list of questions that allows for structured information to be gathered from the audience?

How can a researcher assure interviewees that information will be handled ethically?

Information is likely to be more accurate if you find it in multiple,unrelated sources.

Which of the following refers to the range of research for a report?

What is the advantage of doing background research before conducting research on specific information?

Survey questions that ask a follow-up question based on the previous response use ________.

Survey research uses a predetermined list of questions,also known as a survey instrument,to collect a structured set of information from a selected audience.

Which of the following will help you track progress over time and help to ensure all deadlines are met?

Synthesized material that is reframed for general readers is a ________ source of research.

A survey sample restricted to specific people within the group you are studying is called a ________.

When you are using a search engine,the main body of the results page is most likely to begin with sites that are ________.

Identify the three main types of sources to be used in research,and when each use is most appropriate.

How can cloud computing be used when conducting research?

Which research source is least credible and may affect how others in the organization view your level of professionalism?

Deep web portals are unable to perform federated searches.

Which of the following is a drawback to using a book as a research resource?

Which of the following terms best describes a process that is designed to ensure that articles in academic journals are accurate and honest?

Anecdotal evidence comes from ________.

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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