Lesson 15 Flashcards
1
Q
T/F
“Correlation” is a more precise term for “causation.”
A
false
2
Q
T/F
“Framing” offers an ethical way to present the facts.
A
false
3
Q
T/F
In statistics, the mode is the value that occurs most often.
A
true
4
Q
T/F
Numbers tend to be less misleading than words.
A
false
5
Q
T/F
Personal bias among researcher is inescapable.
A
true
6
Q
Valid research typically produces……..
- conclusive answer
- probable answer
- inconclusive answer
- any of these
A
any of these
7
Q
T/F
Research is most effective when it achieves “certainty.”
A
false
8
Q
T/F
The most recent information is almost always the most reliable.
A
false
9
Q
Indicators of quality for a web site include all of the following except…….
- links to reputable sites
- material that has been peer reviewed
- options for contacting the author or organization
- objective coverage
- presentations that include graphics, video, sound
A
- presentations
10
Q
The basic criteria by which we measure the dependability of any research are………
- timeliness and efficiency
- relevance and focus
- validity and reliability
- conciseness and emphasis
- all
A
validity and reliability
