Question 1

The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the controlled before-after design is meant specifically for primary research. 
B)  the before-after design is meant specifically for primary research. 
C)  the controlled before-after design involves not one group, but two. 
D)  the first step involved in the controlled before-after design is the selection of an experimental group. 
E)  the before-after design measures the variables to be tested before the experiment begins. 
A)  the controlled before-after design is meant specifically for primary research. 
B)  the before-after design is meant specifically for primary research. 
C)  the controlled before-after design involves not one group, but two. 
D)  the first step involved in the controlled before-after design is the selection of an experimental group. 
E)  the before-after design measures the variables to be tested before the experiment begins.

Question 2

What is the advantage of RSS feeds?

Accepted Answer

A)  They keep users up to date on the topics they gather information about. 
B)  They provide an online network of library content and services. 
C)  They help users to keep their computers virus free. 
D)  They enable readers to access useful data without using an aggregator. 
E)  They enable readers to access useful data without using a feed reader. 
A)  They keep users up to date on the topics they gather information about. 
B)  They provide an online network of library content and services. 
C)  They help users to keep their computers virus free. 
D)  They enable readers to access useful data without using an aggregator. 
E)  They enable readers to access useful data without using a feed reader.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It typically belongs to private organizations. 
B)  It restricts the routine public use of its material. 
C)  It usually contains all kinds of material. 
D)  It generally serves the sponsoring company. 
E)  It limits its collection to one type of material. 
A)  It typically belongs to private organizations. 
B)  It restricts the routine public use of its material. 
C)  It usually contains all kinds of material. 
D)  It generally serves the sponsoring company. 
E)  It limits its collection to one type of material.

Question 4

_____ is an online network of library content and services.

Accepted Answer

A)  RSS 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  LinkedIn 
D)  WorldCat 
E)  Kartoo 
A)  RSS 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  LinkedIn 
D)  WorldCat 
E)  Kartoo

Question 5

How is observation a useful technique for solving a business problem?

Accepted Answer

Observation is a technique perfected in

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is run by a French organization. 
B)  It operates in a structure originally funded by the National Science Foundation. 
C)  The vice president of W3C is officially in charge of the Internet. 
D)  It has certain Web standards that have constantly been the same. 
E)  It is owned by the United States. 
A)  It is run by a French organization. 
B)  It operates in a structure originally funded by the National Science Foundation. 
C)  The vice president of W3C is officially in charge of the Internet. 
D)  It has certain Web standards that have constantly been the same. 
E)  It is owned by the United States.

Question 7

The difference between data and information is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  data consists of factual bits and pieces. 
B)  information consists of factual bits and pieces. 
C)  data is interpreted information. 
D)  information is interpreted data. 
E)  data allows one to take action. 
A)  data consists of factual bits and pieces. 
B)  information consists of factual bits and pieces. 
C)  data is interpreted information. 
D)  information is interpreted data. 
E)  data allows one to take action.

Question 8

General libraries typically limit their collections to one type or just a few types of material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true about informal conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a systematic process of investigation. 
B)  It helps to quickly assess perceptions about a workplace issue. 
C)  It involves using material that someone else has published. 
D)  It takes an interpretive approach to research. 
E)  It generates collaborative collections of knowledge. 
A)  It is a systematic process of investigation. 
B)  It helps to quickly assess perceptions about a workplace issue. 
C)  It involves using material that someone else has published. 
D)  It takes an interpretive approach to research. 
E)  It generates collaborative collections of knowledge.

Question 10

The Boolean operator NOT is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  add variations to the basic search term. 
B)  eliminate citations with a particular term. 
C)  expand a search. 
D)  segregate synonymous citations. 
E)  broaden the scope of the search. 
A)  add variations to the basic search term. 
B)  eliminate citations with a particular term. 
C)  expand a search. 
D)  segregate synonymous citations. 
E)  broaden the scope of the search.

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps to construct a hypothesis to test a very specific research question. 
B)  It ensures that the secondary data collected is accurate. 
C)  It ensures that the primary data collected is accurate. 
D)  It helps to get Internet-based information. 
E)  It aids in conducting primary research. 
A)  It helps to construct a hypothesis to test a very specific research question. 
B)  It ensures that the secondary data collected is accurate. 
C)  It ensures that the primary data collected is accurate. 
D)  It helps to get Internet-based information. 
E)  It aids in conducting primary research.

Question 12

Primary research produces new information through the use of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  surveys 
B)  periodicals 
C)  brochures 
D)  digital publications 
E)  websites 
A)  surveys 
B)  periodicals 
C)  brochures 
D)  digital publications 
E)  websites

Question 13

What is the difference between informal conversation and formal research?

Accepted Answer

Informal conversations help to quickly a

Question 14

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative researchers?

Accepted Answer

Quantitative researchers generally begin

Question 15

The Boolean operator OR is used to expand a search by adding synonyms to the basic search term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that:

What is the advantage of RSS feeds?

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

_____ is an online network of library content and services.

How is observation a useful technique for solving a business problem?

Which of the following is true of the Internet?

The difference between data and information is that:

General libraries typically limit their collections to one type or just a few types of material.

Which of the following is true about informal conversation?

The Boolean operator NOT is primarily used to:

Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?

Primary research produces new information through the use of _____.

What is the difference between informal conversation and formal research?

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative researchers?

The Boolean operator OR is used to expand a search by adding synonyms to the basic search term.

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

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Exam 13: Conducting Research for Decision Makers

The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that:

What is the advantage of RSS feeds?

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

_____ is an online network of library content and services.

How is observation a useful technique for solving a business problem?

Which of the following is true of the Internet?

The difference between data and information is that:

General libraries typically limit their collections to one type or just a few types of material.

Which of the following is true about informal conversation?

The Boolean operator NOT is primarily used to:

Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?

Primary research produces new information through the use of _____.

What is the difference between informal conversation and formal research?

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative researchers?

The Boolean operator OR is used to expand a search by adding synonyms to the basic search term.

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