Types of Information Sources Quiz

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What is the intent of qualitative research according to Locke, Spirduso, and Silverman (1987)?

  • To eliminate human inquiries about behavior
  • To manipulate human behavior in daily life
  • To understand a particular social situation or event (correct)
  • To conduct experiments on human interactions

What is the ideal number of participants in Focus Group Interviewing?

  • 12
  • 8 (correct)
  • 2
  • 5

Which method involves systematic noting of events, behaviors, artifacts, and meanings?

  • In-depth interviewing
  • Observation (correct)
  • Participant observation
  • Structured interviews

What is the main characteristic of qualitative research in terms of data collection methods?

<p>Utilizes various ways of collecting data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which descriptor of interviews involves a systematic examination of forms of communication?

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

Where does qualitative research typically take place according to Frankel & Wallen (1988) and Creswell (2013)?

<p>Natural settings like homes, offices, institutions, or communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between popular and scholarly sources?

<p>Use of specialized language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the primary authors of popular sources?

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

What is a distinguishing feature of scholarly sources?

<p>Peer-review process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find articles that report research?

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

Which type of source provides broad summaries of issues for a general audience?

<p>Magazines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of scholarly articles that differentiates them from popular articles?

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

What does the CRAAP Test stand for?

<p>Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor in the CRAAP Test assesses whether the information is timely?

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

What does the 'Authority' component of the CRAAP Test evaluate?

<p>Author's credentials and qualifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Relevance' aspect of the CRAAP Test assess?

<p>Direct relation to your topic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sources are evaluated using the CRAAP Test?

<p>Personal and corporate websites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Purpose' in the CRAAP Test evaluates whether the information is intended to:

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

What is the main goal of multidisciplinary research?

<p>To mix ideas from different areas to solve tough problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does interdisciplinary research differ from multidisciplinary research?

<p>Multidisciplinary research balances perspectives for deeper insights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a core feature of interdisciplinary research?

<p>Integrating insights from different disciplines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes multidisciplinary research?

<p>It surveys different disciplines that are not integrated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for research to extend beyond a single discipline?

<p>To uncover important insights and nuances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of study often uses interdisciplinary research?

<p>Semiotics - the study of signs and meaning-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one technique for narrowing a research topic into a research question?

<p>Replicate a previous research project exactly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an existing explanation or theory be extended to a new topic or setting?

<p>Extend an existing explanation or theory to a new topic or setting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to challenge findings when narrowing a research topic?

<p>Challenge findings and attempt to refute a relationship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a researcher focus the topic on a specific historical period or time period?

<p>Avoid any historical context in the research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to relate a topic to a specific context when narrowing it down?

<p>Consider which subgroups or categories of people are involved and differences among them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one strategy for seeking ideas when narrowing down a research topic?

<p>Ask people who are knowledgeable about the topic for questions they thought of (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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