Introduction to Information Sciences Theories Week 1 Overview Quiz
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What is the main focus of Information sciences?

  • Management of natural resources
  • Study of information creation and dissemination (correct)
  • Exploration of outer space
  • Development of new medical treatments
  • Which disciplines does Information sciences draw from?

  • Mathematics and Economics
  • Astronomy and Geology
  • Computer science and Sociology (correct)
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Why is theoretical frameworks important in Information sciences?

  • They focus only on practical applications
  • They are irrelevant to the field
  • They limit the scope of the discipline
  • They help in understanding complex information phenomena (correct)
  • What is one of the historical influences on Information sciences?

    <p>Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Information sciences emerge as a distinct field of study?

    <p>By integrating theories from different fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field is NOT mentioned as being integrated into Information sciences?

    <p>Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do theoretical frameworks provide in the context of information phenomena?

    <p>A lens to understand information phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory focuses on individuals making sense of information within their environment?

    <p>Dervin's Sense-Making Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of information sciences, what do theoretical frameworks shape?

    <p>Information policies and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theoretical framework is associated with the concept of 'Berrypicking'?

    <p>Information Foraging Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory focuses on the spread and adoption of new ideas within a society?

    <p>Diffusion of Innovations Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of information sciences?

    <p>Exploring various forms and contexts of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key figures are associated with historical perspectives in information sciences?

    <p>Claude Shannon, Vannevar Bush, Marcia Bates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does information sciences influence contemporary theories?

    <p>By shaping research agendas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of information sciences according to Marcia Bates?

    <p>Understanding individuals' interaction with information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does information sciences emphasize the socio-cultural nature of information interactions?

    <p>By exploring the impact of society on information behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does information sciences study in relation to individuals, organizations, and societies?

    <p>Interactions with information in various contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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