Research and Inquiry Test Review

Which of the following is an example of a credible source for research?

• A blog post written by an anonymous author

• A peer-reviewed academic journal

• A Wikipedia page that can be edited by anyone

• An advertisement for a product

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the first step in the research process?

• narrow the topic

• find and evaluate sources

• define the topic

• gather background information

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of citing sources in a research paper?

• To confuse the readers

• To give credit to the original authors and allow readers to verify the information.

• To make the paper longer

• To take credit for someone else's work

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Aria, Charlotte, and Benjamin are working on a research project for their statistics class. What is the best way for them to analyze the data they've collected?

• Asking their friends and family for their opinions

• Using statistical methods and software tools

• Using a Magic 8-Ball

• Relying on guesswork and intuition

Which of the following is an example of a well-formulated research question?

• How many people use social media?

• What is the impact of social media usage on mental health in adolescents?

• What types are social media are used the most?

• Should teens have social media?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the final stage in conducting a research study?

• Developing a thesis statement

• Gathering information

• publishing your work

• citing sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to evaluate sources for credibility?

• To ensure that the information is reliable and accurate.

• To confuse people

• To waste time

• To make the sources feel important

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of formulating research questions?

• To confuse the researchers

• To define the scope and focus of the research, guide the research process, and provide a clear direction for the study.

• To waste time and resources

• To limit the scope of the research

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the best way to cite sources in a research paper?

• Use a different citation style for each source

• Just list the sources at the end of the paper with no specific format

• Don't bother citing sources, just use the information without giving credit

• Use MLA citations for your Works Cited and in-text citations

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main goal of the research process?

• To randomly guess and hope for the best

• To ignore all existing information and make up new data

• To waste time and resources without any specific goal

• To systematically investigate and gather information to answer a specific question or solve a problem