Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

Chapter 11: CRS Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a part of the planning phase of the research process?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Drawing conclusions Making recommendations Analyzing information Documenting your sources Identifying information gaps

Which of the following is a part of the planning phase of the research process?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Drawing conclusions Making recommendations Analyzing information Documenting your sources Identifying information gaps

In the planning phase, maintain research ethics and etiquette, study the subject, develop a problem statement, identify information gaps, and prioritize research.

The _____ defines the purpose of your research and guides your investigation.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Information gap analysis Problem statement Open-ended review Correlation study Research process

The _____ defines the purpose of your research and guides your investigation.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Information gap analysis Problem statement Open-ended review Correlation study Research process A problem statement defines the problem or purpose of your research; that is, the decision you need to make or the conclusion you need to reach.

Research materials previously created for another purpose are called _____.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Primary research Directed research Secondary research Dated research Documented research

Research materials previously created for another purpose are called _____.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Primary research Directed research Secondary research Dated research Documented research Secondary research contains information that others have gathered (and published, in many cases).

To judge the credibility of an information source, evaluate _____.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Its reputation for honesty and reliability Its purpose in publishing the material The authors credentials Its timeliness and completeness All of the above

To judge the credibility of an information source, evaluate _____.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Its reputation for honesty and reliability Its purpose in publishing the material The authors credentials Its timeliness and completeness All of the above Evaluate your sources carefully to avoid embarrassing and potentially damaging mistakes.

_____ offer access to back issues of journals, newspapers, and magazines.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Search engines Mega-search engines Online databases Web directories Search tools

_____ offer access to back issues of journals, newspapers, and magazines.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Search engines Mega-search engines Online databases Web directories Search tools Online databases offer access to resources that search engines often cant reach: for example, millions of newspaper, magazine, and journal articles.

Which of the following will not improve the quality of your online searches?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Reviewing search and display options Paying attention to details Adjusting the scope of the search Reading the instructions Limiting your search terms

Which of the following will not improve the quality of your online searches?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Reviewing search and display options Paying attention to details Adjusting the scope of the search Reading the instructions Limiting your search terms

If you cant find what you are seeking, try abbreviations, singular and plural forms, nouns and adjectives, synonyms, related terms, and different spellings.

Proper documentation of secondary sources _____.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identifies who authored the material Supports your message Empowers readers to do more research All of the above None of the above

Proper documentation of secondary sources _____.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identifies who authored the material Supports your message Empowers readers to do more research All of the above None of the above

Proper documentation of the sources you use is ethical; moreover, it provides an important resource for your readers.

A survey is _____ if it measures what it is intended to measure.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Reliable Timely Valid Scientific Instrumental

A survey is _____ if it measures what it is intended to measure.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Reliable Timely Valid Scientific Instrumental For a survey to produce valid results, it must be based on a representative sample of respondents.

Ask _____ during an interview to obtain opinions, insights, and information.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open-ended questions Closed-ended questions Leading questions Probing questions Sequenced questions

Ask _____ during an interview to obtain opinions, insights, and information.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open-ended questions Closed-ended questions Leading questions Probing questions Sequenced questions

While open-ended questions can extract significant amounts of information, they give you less control over the interview; therefore, plan to be flexible.

A _____ interprets information; a _____ suggests what to do about information.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Recommendation, conclusion Conclusion, recommendation Summary, conclusion Summary, recommendation Conclusion, summary

A _____ interprets information; a _____ suggests what to do about information.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Recommendation, conclusion Conclusion, recommendation Summary, conclusion Summary, recommendation Conclusion, summary A conclusion is a logical interpretation of research results; a recommendation is a suggested course of action.