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Quiz #2: Chapter 4 of The Wadsworth Guide to Research (10 points)

1. The student example this chapter used was

A. A student named Elsa who wants to do a scientific study of the breeding habits of migratory birds

B. A student named Ricardo who wants to do an art history project on Picasso

C. A student named Raoul who wants to study the plight of the homeless in wintry climates

D. None of the above

2. According to our text, what is the difference between primary and secondary research?

A. Secondary research is produced by someone else

B. Primary research takes you straight to the source to answer your research question

C. In primary research, the resource itself must be the object of your study

D. All of the above

3. According to our text, which would be considered a primary resource?

A. An interview with an expert in the field

B. Reading an article in a professional journal

C. Reading an up-to-date Website page on the issue

D. All of the above

4. According to our text, which would be considered a secondary resource?

A. An interview with an expert in the field

B. Visiting a site where activities in the field are taking place

C. Conducting a survey of a target population

D. Reading an article about your topic in a professional journal

5. TRUE or FALSE Our text recommends a general GOOGLE search as the best way to begin looking for resources.

6. TRUE or FALSE Our text recommends using databases such as GOOGLE SCHOLAR to locate legitimate sources and to narrow the scope of the research

7. TRUE or FALSE This chapter recommends developing a list of search terms and then reviewing the list with a librarian

8. According to the chapter, which is a STATIC resource?

A. A book

B. A painting

C. A film

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

9. According to the chapter, which is a SYNDICATED resource?

A. A periodical

B. A television show

C. A blog or podcast

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

10. According to the chapter, which is a DYNAMIC resource?

A. Field research

B. A book

C. A journal article

D. All of the above

E. None of the above