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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is a key difference between popular and scholarly sources?

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

    Who are the primary authors of popular sources?

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

    What is a distinguishing feature of scholarly sources?

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

    Where would you find articles that report research?

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

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

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

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

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

    What does the CRAAP Test stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which type of sources are evaluated using the CRAAP Test?

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

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

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

    How does interdisciplinary research differ from multidisciplinary research?

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

    What is a core feature of interdisciplinary research?

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

    Which statement best describes multidisciplinary research?

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

    Which area of study often uses interdisciplinary research?

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

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