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Your quiz has been submitted successfully. Based on your answers, be aware of any areas of strength and any gaps in your existing knowledge so you can focus your time and efforts more effectively as you move through this module. Attempt Score 5 / 5 - A Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 5 / 5 - A Question 1 0.5 / 0.5 points Random sampling is a haphazard method of sampling. Question options: True False Hide question 1 feedback Random sampling relies on random selection methods but still follows carefully controlled procedures so that all elements of the sample still have a probability of being sampled. For more information on this topic, refer to the resources in the Gathering Information resource section. Question 2 0.5 / 0.5 points When gathering a sample, what does a researcher need to consider? Select all that apply. Question options: The results they expect to see The diversity of the population How many questionnaires they have printed The generalizability of the sample The sample components and population Hide question 2 feedback For more information on this topic, refer to the resources in the Gathering Information resource section. Question 3 0.5 / 0.5 points Based on the following question, which data-collection method will give you the most accurate information? Select one. “What did our program participants expect to do in the fall after they graduated from college?” Question options:
School documents/records review Follow-up family interviews None of these Student exit survey Hide question 3 feedback Because this question is unique to each individual, a student exit survey is the most accurate way of collecting this data. For more information on this topic, refer to the resources in the Gathering Information resource section. Question 4 0.5 / 0.5 points Why do researchers sometimes choose to use unobtrusive research methods? Select all that apply. Question options: To minimize researcher bias To minimize the cost to researchers Researchers do not use unobtrusive research methods To minimize researchers’ influence on their subjects Hide question 4 feedback For more information on this topic, refer to the resources in the Gathering Information resource section. Question 5 0.5 / 0.5 points What is the core issue in the following research statement? Select one. “Do females aged 18–35 score higher than adult males aged 18–35 on the WAIS-III?” Question options: The core issues is whether there is a difference in their scores. There is no core issue. The core issues is whether females have higher intelligence than males. The core issues is whether males have higher intelligence than females. Hide question 5 feedback The core issue is simply if there are differences in the scores. The differences may be related to several different factors, such as the way females and males interpret questions, and not necessarily because one group is more intelligent than the other. For more information on this topic, refer to the resources in the Gathering Information resource section. Question 6 0.5 / 0.5 points Are textbooks considered primary or secondary sources of information you might use in a research literature review? Select one.
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