Lesson 14

Question 1

T/F

The research process can be visualized as a “looping” structure.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

T/F

An ethical researcher reports all points of view as if they were equal.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

T/F

Expert testimony usually offers a reliable “final word.”

Answer 3

false

Question 4

T/F

Web pages usually are dependable sources for information that offers both depth and quality.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

T/F

Decisions in the research process are recursive.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

T/F

In research, “balance” and “accuracy” are synonymous.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

At its deepest level, secondary research examines…..

1. specialized and government sources
2. trade and business publications
3. electronic newsgroups
4. popular press
5. tabloids

Answer 7

specialized and government sources

Question 8

Likely sources for relatively impartial views are……..

1. specialized and government sources
2. trade and business sources
3. web pages
4. all
5. none

Answer 8

specialized and government sources

Question 9

T/F

Effective research eliminates contradictory conclusions.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

Effective research depends on all of the following except……

1. sampling a full range of opinions
2. asking the right questions
3. achieving sufficient depth
4. getting the facts
5. finding a definite answer

Answer 10

finding a definite answer