Deck 7: Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Question 1

Conducting research means getting information directly from the source.

Answer 1

primary

Question 2

Questionnaires use only closed-ended questions,not open-ended questions.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Thinking critically about research depends on all of the following except
(a)finding a definite answer.
(b)looking at the research from many viewpoints.
(c)achieving sufficient depth.
(d)asking the right questions.
(e)evaluating the reliability and completeness of sources.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A is a community encyclopedia that allows users to edit the content.

Question 5

A large,identifiable group of people is called a population,while representatives of that group are called a .

Question 6

Which of these statements about Web-based research is most accurate?
(a)The more design elements on a site,the more reliable the information there.
(b)Since Web sites are always accessible,you do not need to save any of the material you find on them.
(c)No single search engine indexes everything on the Web.
(d)Web sites with the domains .gov and .edu will most likely not contain reliable information.
(e)You may download anything from the Web and use it without permission.

Question 7

scan for Web sites containing key words.

Question 8

Hard-copy materials are still important sources for research.

Question 9

Key words and search phrases should be as general as possible.

Question 10

A(n)is a controlled form of observation designed to verify an assumption..

Question 11

Which of the following is not an example of a Web-based only resource?
(a)e-libraries.
(b)periodical databases.
(c)discussion forums.
(d)periodicals.
(e)wikis.

Question 12

Reference works include all of the following except
(a)encyclopedias.
(b)indexes.
(c)abstracts.
(d)conference papers.
(e)almanacs.

Question 13

A survey is an example of secondary research.

Question 14

Sometimes the most reliable material resides in less attractive,text-only sites.

Question 15

Subject directories are indexes compiled by editors and others who sift through Web sites and compile the most useful links.

Question 16

When creating a survey,
(a)phrase questions ambiguously.
(b)do not include an introduction.
(c)use only close-ended questions.
(d)use loaded questions.
(e)keep it simple and brief.

Question 17

In informational interviews,
(a)try to write down everything the respondent says.
(b)deviate from your interview plan to allow for interesting material to emerge.
(c)invite the respondent to review your version of any material to be published.
(d)you should do most of the talking.
(e)ask yes/no questions.

Question 18

Direct observation is the surest way to eliminate bias in research.

Question 19

Commercial sites never should be used as reliable sources of information since they are inherently biased.

Question 20

Blogs can be sources of relevant and reliable information.