Research The Research Quiz 1. Whenever you borrow words or ideas, you need to acknowledge their source. The following situations almost always require citation: Choose all that apply whenever you use quotes whenever you use an idea that someone else has already expressed whenever you make specific reference to the work of another whenever someone else’s work has been critical in developing your own ideas. 2. Surveys are useful for finding out about general trends. You can collect a small amount of information from a large group of people. True False 3. When searching the internet, remember that; - Choose all that apply All search engines will give you the same results so there is no point in trying several You can bookmark any sites of interest. You can use a minus sign (-) before a word to “omit a word,” such as recipe -meat for vegetarian recipes You can’t use the advanced search facility 4. When analyzing and writing up your data, be sure to differentiate between data collected, observations and interpretations. Usually the point of the research is to come to a conclusion based on the new information you have collected. You need to present your findings so that readers can see how you have come to the conclusion that you present to them True False 5. When writing questions for both interviews and surveys, the information you glean will be influenced by the quality of the questions you ask. To write good questions that will produce unbiased and clear answers, it is good practice to; - Choose all that apply Avoid biased or leading questions Ask single questions Only ask questions to which you know the answer Consider your questions carefully. It is often easier for analysis reasons to use closed questions- that is, questions to which the responses are yes/no. 6. A Secondary source is someone not directly involved but is using their knowledge and experience to comment or discuss or interpret the information. True False 7. There are many different ways to set up focus groups, with many variables, which may include; – Choose all that apply Size of group demographic make-up of group Number and type of moderators Format of focus group 8. Focus groups are often used in market research, to allow a company or brand to get feedback on a new product. They may be used in the early stages of development to gauge consumer reaction to the product, and may later be used to discuss its packaging, advertising, price, promotion etc. True False 9. According to the English Oxford dictionary, research is defined as “the systematic investigation into and study of materials and resources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions”. True False 10. A primary source is someone directly involved in the subject. For example, a scientist who has made a discovery, or developed a theory. It is research that is collected first hand, and should result in learning something new, so could include analysis of your company’s performance. True False Be sure to click Submit Quiz to see your results! Name Email Time's up ← Cloud TechnologyOrganisational Skills →
