BUSI 300 TEST 3
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
_____ involves citing the exact words from a source.
Selected b.
Answer: The direct quotation method
Answer Correct. The direct quotation method involves citing the exact words
Feedback:
from a source. This method is useful when the exact words have
specific impact or expert appeal. See 9-4: Collecting and Organizing
the Data
Response Correct. The direct quotation method involves citing the exact words
Feedback:
from a source. This method is useful when the exact words have
specific impact or expert appeal. See 9-4: Collecting and Organizing
the Data
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Reliability refers to the degree to which data measure what you intend to measure.
Selected Fals
Answer: e
Response Reliability refers to the level of consistency or stability over time or over
Feedback:
independent samples; that is, reliable data are reasonably accurate or
repeatable. See 9-3: Selecting a Method of Gathering Information
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
In formatting a report, if you discover that an entire table will not fit on the bottom of a page, you
should:
Selected d.
Answer: continue the graphic interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page
with the table.
Answer Correct. In formatting a report, if you discover that an entire table will
Feedback
:
not fit on the bottom of a page, you should continue the graphic
interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page with
the table. The previous page is filled with text that would have ideally
followed the graphic. See 10-4: Including Graphics in Text
Response Correct. In formatting a report, if you discover that an entire table will
Feedback:
not fit on the bottom of a page, you should continue the graphic
interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page with
the table. The previous page is filled with text that would have ideally
followed the graphic. See 10-4: Including Graphics in Text
, Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true of source notes?
Selected [None
Answer: Given]
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Brian works for Pharmatech Labs and is conducting research on a certain topic. For the research, he
needs a budget of $50000, but the authorities of the lab are willing to fund him only $30000. In this
context, this restraint on the budget is an example of a _____.
Selected d.
Answer: limitation
Answer Correct. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a
Feedback
:
limitation. The boundaries imposed outside the control of researchers
are called limitations; they might include the assignment of a topic,
allotted budget, and time for completion of a report. See 9-2: Basis for
Reports: The Problem-Solving Process
Response Correct. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a
Feedback:
limitation. The boundaries imposed outside the control of researchers
are called limitations; they might include the assignment of a topic,
allotted budget, and time for completion of a report. See 9-2: Basis for
Reports: The Problem-Solving Process
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Alicia is conducting a study on consumer behavior. The study requires her to note the number of
people who shop at a particular grocery store at a particular time during a weekday. She also needs to
pay attention to their preferred brands of choice, the arrangement of items at the store, and the
customer service they receive. She needs to conduct the study without interacting with the customers
so that she does not influence their behavior and choices. In this scenario, the study conducted by
Alicia is an example of a(n) _____ study.
Selected d.
Answer: observational
Answer Correct. In this scenario, the study conducted by Alicia is an example of
Feedback
:
an observational study. Observational studies are those in which a
researcher observes and statistically analyzes certain phenomena to
assist in establishing new principles or discoveries. See 9-3: Selecting a
Method of Gathering Information
Response Correct. In this scenario, the study conducted by Alicia is an example of
Feedback:
an observational study. Observational studies are those in which a
researcher observes and statistically analyzes certain phenomena to
assist in establishing new principles or discoveries. See 9-3: Selecting
a Method of Gathering Information
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
_____ involves citing the exact words from a source.
Selected b.
Answer: The direct quotation method
Answer Correct. The direct quotation method involves citing the exact words
Feedback:
from a source. This method is useful when the exact words have
specific impact or expert appeal. See 9-4: Collecting and Organizing
the Data
Response Correct. The direct quotation method involves citing the exact words
Feedback:
from a source. This method is useful when the exact words have
specific impact or expert appeal. See 9-4: Collecting and Organizing
the Data
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Reliability refers to the degree to which data measure what you intend to measure.
Selected Fals
Answer: e
Response Reliability refers to the level of consistency or stability over time or over
Feedback:
independent samples; that is, reliable data are reasonably accurate or
repeatable. See 9-3: Selecting a Method of Gathering Information
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
In formatting a report, if you discover that an entire table will not fit on the bottom of a page, you
should:
Selected d.
Answer: continue the graphic interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page
with the table.
Answer Correct. In formatting a report, if you discover that an entire table will
Feedback
:
not fit on the bottom of a page, you should continue the graphic
interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page with
the table. The previous page is filled with text that would have ideally
followed the graphic. See 10-4: Including Graphics in Text
Response Correct. In formatting a report, if you discover that an entire table will
Feedback:
not fit on the bottom of a page, you should continue the graphic
interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page with
the table. The previous page is filled with text that would have ideally
followed the graphic. See 10-4: Including Graphics in Text
, Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true of source notes?
Selected [None
Answer: Given]
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Brian works for Pharmatech Labs and is conducting research on a certain topic. For the research, he
needs a budget of $50000, but the authorities of the lab are willing to fund him only $30000. In this
context, this restraint on the budget is an example of a _____.
Selected d.
Answer: limitation
Answer Correct. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a
Feedback
:
limitation. The boundaries imposed outside the control of researchers
are called limitations; they might include the assignment of a topic,
allotted budget, and time for completion of a report. See 9-2: Basis for
Reports: The Problem-Solving Process
Response Correct. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a
Feedback:
limitation. The boundaries imposed outside the control of researchers
are called limitations; they might include the assignment of a topic,
allotted budget, and time for completion of a report. See 9-2: Basis for
Reports: The Problem-Solving Process
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Alicia is conducting a study on consumer behavior. The study requires her to note the number of
people who shop at a particular grocery store at a particular time during a weekday. She also needs to
pay attention to their preferred brands of choice, the arrangement of items at the store, and the
customer service they receive. She needs to conduct the study without interacting with the customers
so that she does not influence their behavior and choices. In this scenario, the study conducted by
Alicia is an example of a(n) _____ study.
Selected d.
Answer: observational
Answer Correct. In this scenario, the study conducted by Alicia is an example of
Feedback
:
an observational study. Observational studies are those in which a
researcher observes and statistically analyzes certain phenomena to
assist in establishing new principles or discoveries. See 9-3: Selecting a
Method of Gathering Information
Response Correct. In this scenario, the study conducted by Alicia is an example of
Feedback:
an observational study. Observational studies are those in which a
researcher observes and statistically analyzes certain phenomena to
assist in establishing new principles or discoveries. See 9-3: Selecting
a Method of Gathering Information
