Week 5: Information, Research and Estimation
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Week 5: Information, Research and Estimation

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The lecture in Week 5 on 'Finding and Trusting Information' defines sources as?

  • Recorded facts
  • The materials from which ideas and information are gathered (correct)
  • None of these options are correct
  • The circumstances that form the setting of an event

    • Based on the lecture in Week 5 on 'Finding and Trusting Information', which of the following statements about information is correct?

    "Information can be reliable, but not valid"

    "Information can be unreliable, but still valid"

  • The first statement is true and the second statement is false
  • The first statement is false and the second statement is true
  • Both statements are false
  • Both statements are true (correct)

    • Based on the lecture in Week 5 on 'Finding and Trusting Information', what is the purpose of referencing? (Select all that are applicable)

  • For the writer to remember where they got the information from (correct)
  • Point the reader to the original documents so that they can determine independently whether the attributed sources support the author's argument as written (correct)
  • To allow the writer to copy other writers' work
  • Acknowledge the original source of ideas and work that is not the author's own (correct)

    • Based on the lecture in Week 5 on 'Finding and Trusting Information' is the following statement true or false?

    "Print sources such as books and journals are the most frequently used sources in academic writing".

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

    The lecture in Week 5 on 'Finding and Trusting Information' discusses 'Data', 'Information', 'Knowledge' and 'Wisdom'.

    Match the following examples to the term that best describes the example.

    Data A red and round object. Information The object is a tomato. Knowledge The tomato is a fruit. Wisdom Don't put tomato in a fruit salad.

    <p>Data = A red and round object. Information = The object is a tomato. Knowledge = The tomato is a fruit. Wisdom = Don't put tomato in a fruit salad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lecture in Week 5 on 'Finding and Trusting Information' discusses Plagiarism. Is the following statement about plagiarism true or false?

    "Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement".

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

    When using sources to gather information to use in your work, which of the following things should you NOT do? (Select all that are applicable)

    <p>Copy large pieces of text from a source without citing the source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using sources to gather information for your work, which of the following practices should you definitely follow? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Put all the sources you used throughout your work in the reference list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the reading 'Research Methods: What are research methods?', match the following data collection techniques to the correct type of research:

    <p>Interviews = Qualitative Techniques or Tools Focus groups = Qualitative Techniques or Tools Surveys or questionnaires = Quantitative Techniques or Tools Document screening = Quantitative Techniques or Tools Observation(s) = Qualitative &amp; Quantitative Techniques or Tools Document analysis = Qualitative Techniques or Tools Oral history or life stories = Qualitative Techniques or Tools Experiments = Quantitative Techniques or Tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the reading 'What is Qualitative vs. Quantitative Study?', what are the benefits of Qualitative Studies? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Allows for flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the limitations of Quantitative Studies? (Select all that are applicable)

    <p>Participants cannot tailor their response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the reading 'Six Reasons Why Research is Important', what are the six reasons why research is important? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Helps in business success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the reading 'Six Reasons Why Research is Important,' order the following steps in the sequence you should follow to improve your research skills:

    <p>Start with the big picture and work your way down = Step:1 Identify Reliable Source = Step:2 Validate Information from Various Sources = Step:3 Take in new Information = Step:4 Facilitates Learning Process = Step:5 Stay Organised = Step:6 Make Use of the library's Resources = Step:7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the reading 'How do you know what information sources to trust?', what is one feature social media platforms have to help users check the integrity of pages or accounts they are viewing?

    <p>Page Transparency Tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the reading 'Information Overload: Why it Matters and How to Combat It', which of the following statements best describes the significance of information overload?

    <p>Information overload can lead to reduced productivity, impaired decision-making, and increased stress levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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