True/False Questions1. _______ A survey is an example of secondary research.2. _______ Subject directories are indexes compiled by editors and others who siftthrough Web sites and compile the most useful links.3. _______ Sometimes the most reliable material resides in less attractive, text-onlysites.4. _______ Commercial sites never should be used as reliable sources of informationsince they are inherently biased.5. _______ Blogs can be sources of relevant and reliable information.6. _______ Questionnaires use only closed-ended questions, not open-endedquestions.7. _______ Direct observation is the surest way to eliminate bias in research.8. _______ Hard-copy materials are still important sources for research.9. _______ Key words and search phrases should be as general as possible.Fill-in-the-Blank Questions10. ___________________ scan for Web sites containing key words.11. Conducting ______________ research means getting information directly from the source.12. A ______________ is a community encyclopedia that allows users to edit the content.13. A large, identifiable group of people is called a ______________ population,while representatives of that group are called a _________________.14. A(n) _________________ is a controlled form of observation designed to verifyan assumption.Multiple-Choice Questions15. Reference works include all of the following except(a) encyclopedias.(b) indexes.(c) abstracts.(d) conference papers.(e) almanacs.16. Thinking critically about research depends on all of the following except(a) finding a definite answer.(b) looking at the research from many viewpoints.(c) achieving sufficient depth.(d) asking the right questions.(e) evaluating the reliability and completeness of sources.17. In informational interviews,(a) try to write down everything the respondent says.(b) deviate from your interview plan to allow for interesting material to emerge.(c) invite the respondent to review your version of any material to be published.(d) you should do most of the talking.(e) ask yes/no questions.18. When creating a survey,(a) phrase questions ambiguously.(b) do not include an introduction.(c) use only close-ended questions.(d) use loaded questions.(e) keep it simple and brief.19. Which of the following is not an example of a Web-based only resource?(a) e-libraries.(b) periodical databases.(c) discussion forums.(d) periodicals.(e) wikis.20. Which of these statements about Web-based research is most accurate?(a) The more design elements on a site, the more reliable the information there.(b) Since Web sites are always accessible, you do not need to save any of thematerial you find on them.(c) No single search engine indexes everything on the Web.(d) Web sites with the domains .gov and .edu will most likely not containreliable information.(e) You may download anything from the Web and use it without permission.
