Question 1

How are special libraries different from general libraries?

Accepted Answer

General libraries are the best known and

Question 2

What is a pilot study? How is it conducted?

Accepted Answer

Before conducting the actual survey, it

Question 3

Information is a collection of factual bits and pieces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Secondary research produces new information through the use of surveys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When doing firsthand research, quantitative researchers generally begin by:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a research paper as the base of the study. 
B)  selecting an almanac to study. 
C)  selecting the most influential research material in a particular field. 
D)  constructing a hypothesis to test. 
E)  asking a general question about what they want to learn and then study natural phenomena. 
A)  taking a research paper as the base of the study. 
B)  selecting an almanac to study. 
C)  selecting the most influential research material in a particular field. 
D)  constructing a hypothesis to test. 
E)  asking a general question about what they want to learn and then study natural phenomena.

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online catalog?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires a specific keyword to list its holdings. 
B)  It provides non-indexed content. 
C)  It is the best source for primary research. 
D)  It increases a blog's rating. 
E)  It generates only archaic information. 
A)  It requires a specific keyword to list its holdings. 
B)  It provides non-indexed content. 
C)  It is the best source for primary research. 
D)  It increases a blog's rating. 
E)  It generates only archaic information.

Question 7

Which of the following parameters of a website is most effectively evaluated by the nature of sponsorship of a website?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purpose 
B)  Qualifications 
C)  Validity 
D)  Structure 
E)  Format 
A)  Purpose 
B)  Qualifications 
C)  Validity 
D)  Structure 
E)  Format

Question 8

Quantitative researchers use research tools that generate verbal data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a source of primary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encyclopedia 
B)  Interview 
C)  Almanac 
D)  Government publication 
E)  Website 
A)  Encyclopedia 
B)  Interview 
C)  Almanac 
D)  Government publication 
E)  Website

Question 10

Secondary research produces information primarily through the use of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  experiments 
B)  surveys 
C)  websites 
D)  interviews 
E)  observations 
A)  experiments 
B)  surveys 
C)  websites 
D)  interviews 
E)  observations

Question 11

Users of website information are particularly susceptible to misinformation in the form of advertising claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Differentiate between primary and secondary research.

Accepted Answer

Secondary research uses material that so

Question 13

Search tools that allow users to run a search simultaneously with several individual search engines are called metasearch tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Primary research is also called _____ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  double-barreled 
B)  empirical 
C)  scaling 
D)  pilot 
E)  usability 
A)  double-barreled 
B)  empirical 
C)  scaling 
D)  pilot 
E)  usability

Question 15

Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the tools used for searching the Web?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cannot use electronic personal agents. 
B)  They ensure that the data provided is authentic. 
C)  They do not evaluate the source of information. 
D)  They cover the entire Web. 
E)  They cannot be used for secondary research. 
A)  They cannot use electronic personal agents. 
B)  They ensure that the data provided is authentic. 
C)  They do not evaluate the source of information. 
D)  They cover the entire Web. 
E)  They cannot be used for secondary research.

Question 17

Which of the following information is most likely to help evaluate a website?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of information in the website 
B)  The number of advertisements in the website 
C)  The purpose of the website 
D)  The amount of non-indexed content in the website 
E)  The users' level of education 
A)  The amount of information in the website 
B)  The number of advertisements in the website 
C)  The purpose of the website 
D)  The amount of non-indexed content in the website 
E)  The users' level of education

Question 18

Which of the following is defining characteristic of a special library?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually contains all kinds of material. 
B)  It is only maintained by government organizations. 
C)  It typically does not cooperate on any kind of research project. 
D)  It is usually not sponsored by private businesses. 
E)  It limits its collections to one type or just a few types of material. 
A)  It usually contains all kinds of material. 
B)  It is only maintained by government organizations. 
C)  It typically does not cooperate on any kind of research project. 
D)  It is usually not sponsored by private businesses. 
E)  It limits its collections to one type or just a few types of material.

Question 19

The small-scale version of an actual survey is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  random survey. 
B)  stratified study. 
C)  double-barreled study. 
D)  pilot study. 
E)  purposeful survey. 
A)  random survey. 
B)  stratified study. 
C)  double-barreled study. 
D)  pilot study. 
E)  purposeful survey.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative researchers typically begin by constructing a hypothesis to test. 
B)  Quantitative researchers typically begin by asking a general question about what they want to learn. 
C)  Quantitative researchers avoid applying statistical tests to test numerical data as they are subjective in nature. 
D)  Quantitative research involves a more interpretative approach to research as compared to qualitative research. 
E)  The use of primary research methods such as experimentation and questionnaires compromise the accuracy of quantitative data. 
A)  Quantitative researchers typically begin by constructing a hypothesis to test. 
B)  Quantitative researchers typically begin by asking a general question about what they want to learn. 
C)  Quantitative researchers avoid applying statistical tests to test numerical data as they are subjective in nature. 
D)  Quantitative research involves a more interpretative approach to research as compared to qualitative research. 
E)  The use of primary research methods such as experimentation and questionnaires compromise the accuracy of quantitative data.

How are special libraries different from general libraries?

What is a pilot study? How is it conducted?

Information is a collection of factual bits and pieces.

Secondary research produces new information through the use of surveys.

When doing firsthand research, quantitative researchers generally begin by:

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online catalog?

Which of the following parameters of a website is most effectively evaluated by the nature of sponsorship of a website?

Quantitative researchers use research tools that generate verbal data.

Which of the following is a source of primary research?

Secondary research produces information primarily through the use of _____.

Users of website information are particularly susceptible to misinformation in the form of advertising claims.

Differentiate between primary and secondary research.

Search tools that allow users to run a search simultaneously with several individual search engines are called metasearch tools.

Primary research is also called _____ research.

Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.

Which of the following is true of the tools used for searching the Web?

Which of the following information is most likely to help evaluate a website?

Which of the following is defining characteristic of a special library?

The small-scale version of an actual survey is referred to as a:

Which of the following is true about quantitative research?

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Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

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Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 13: Conducting Research for Decision Makers

How are special libraries different from general libraries?

What is a pilot study? How is it conducted?

Information is a collection of factual bits and pieces.

Secondary research produces new information through the use of surveys.

When doing firsthand research, quantitative researchers generally begin by:

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online catalog?

Which of the following parameters of a website is most effectively evaluated by the nature of sponsorship of a website?

Quantitative researchers use research tools that generate verbal data.

Which of the following is a source of primary research?

Secondary research produces information primarily through the use of _____.

Users of website information are particularly susceptible to misinformation in the form of advertising claims.

Differentiate between primary and secondary research.

Search tools that allow users to run a search simultaneously with several individual search engines are called metasearch tools.

Primary research is also called _____ research.

Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.

Which of the following is true of the tools used for searching the Web?

Which of the following information is most likely to help evaluate a website?

Which of the following is defining characteristic of a special library?

The small-scale version of an actual survey is referred to as a:

Which of the following is true about quantitative research?

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

Filters