Critical Thinking and Evidence Assessment

<p>There are patterns in data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Context-bound findings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The goal is to present findings in a scientific manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technical communication focuses on technical information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technical communication should be tailored to the audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic communication research focuses on understanding communication phenomena, while applied communication research aims to solve specific communication problems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows researchers to gather information about the current state of a topic and identify gaps in knowledge that require further investigation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It seeks to solve practical communication problems in real-world settings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing existing research to identify patterns and trends in communication behavior. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To present new findings based on original research or experimentation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the most influential communication theories and models. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing a theory to explain communication phenomena. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observing and asking actors about events leading up to a specific communication situation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A statement that connects the evidence to the claim. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proprietary research is conducted for a specific audience, while scholarly research is meant for a wider audience. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subjective interpretation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a single, objective reality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tutoring sessions should be mandatory for all students. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The university's financial records showing tuition as a major source of income. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The researcher and the phenomenon being studied are interdependent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on practical applications. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Research Question/Hypothesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Methodology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To critically analyze the significance of the findings and draw conclusions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limitations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The statistical procedures used to analyze quantitative data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be written in a way that is easy to understand, even for readers without a background in statistics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discussion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To acknowledge the sources of information used in the study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complete list of all sources cited in the article (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To offer additional information or clarifications on specific points in the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The level of anxiety experienced by participants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discussion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information about the characteristics and selection process of the participants or texts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It describes how the research was conducted, including the steps involved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To analyze and interpret large datasets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that researchers are applying the same coding criteria consistently. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use a control group that does not receive the reading program. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A significant event occurring during the study period that affects participants' responses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reliability coefficient indicating the internal consistency of a measurement instrument. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Categorical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assigning numerical scores to observed variables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and analyze patterns in behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring consistency in data collection and interpretation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ordinal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and measure specific behaviors or variables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employee morale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential for observer bias and subjectivity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level of anxiety in a public speaking situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Role of values in the research process.

Research approach that aims to be unbiased and neutral.

Research that acknowledges the influence of personal values.

Beliefs regarding the process of conducting research.

A reasoning process moving from general principles to specific cases.

A reasoning process where specific observations lead to general conclusions.

Strategies to convey complex information to targeted audiences.

Language style used in research reports, impacting tone and voice.

Qualitative and quantitative methods to study communication phenomena.

Research that seeks to establish general principles of communication.

Research aimed at understanding specific communication problems.

To generate theoretical principles that simplify complex communication processes.

To contextualize problems and identify gaps in knowledge.

Areas where existing research is lacking or insufficient.

Publications introducing new knowledge based on original research.

Any theory that promises to improve a problematic communication situation.

Scores assigned to a variable using defined measurement units.

Systematic observation and recording of behaviors and interactions.

Four types: nominal, ordinal, discrete, continuous.

Categories with no inherent order or ranking.

Categories with a defined order but not uniform intervals.

Countable quantities often represented as whole numbers.

Quantities measurable on a scale, can take any value.

Approaches to ensure consistent results among observers or raters.

Observer ratings used to assess how challenging a task is.

Using observations to understand actions in a caregiving context.

An assertion or argument supported by evidence.

Data or facts that support a claim or argument.

The reasoning that connects evidence to the claim.

Research conducted for a specific audience and kept private.

Research aimed at public access to knowledge and academic sharing.

Beliefs about the nature of reality in research.

Beliefs about the relationship between the researcher and the subject.

Research emphasizing objective, singular reality.

A reliability coefficient measuring internal consistency among items in a test.

Measurement of agreement among researchers coding the same dataset.

Behavior changes in participants due to aging over time, not the treatment.

A phenomenon where a persuasive message gains acceptance over time.

Change in behavior caused by awareness of being observed.

The question guiding a research study, derived from literature review.

A proposed explanation that can be tested through research.

Explains how research is conducted, including design and procedures.

The entities or subjects used in the research study.

Steps taken to conduct the research and gather data.

Methods used for analyzing quantitative data in research.

Findings of a research study presented objectively.

Interpretation of the results and their significance.

A list of all sources cited in the study.

Explanations of material mentioned, for deeper understanding.

Numerical data that can be measured and analyzed statistically.

Factors that are manipulated in an experiment.

Factors that are measured to see if they change due to manipulations.

A summary of existing research related to the study topic.

Software used for managing and analyzing large data sets in research.