Research Terms

What are credible sources in research?

• Unverified online forums

• Trustworthy, reliable, and authoritative sources such as peer-reviewed journals, academic books, government publications, and reputable websites.

• Social media posts and comments

• Blogs and personal websites

Why is it important to use credible sources in research?

• To make the research more confusing

• To waste time and effort

• To add unnecessary complexity to the research

• To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information used in research.

What is a research question and how is it different from a topic?

• A research question is a general inquiry that a researcher seeks to answer through their research, while a topic is a specific subject that the research question falls under.

• A research question is a specific inquiry that a researcher seeks to answer through their research, while a topic is a broader subject that the research question falls under.

• A research question is the same as a topic, just worded differently.

• A research question is a hypothesis that a researcher seeks to prove through their research, while a topic is a general area of interest.

What is bias in research and how can it affect the outcome?

• A method of data collection that is unreliable and inaccurate

• A statistical term for the average of a set of numbers

• A type of fabric used in experiments that can alter the results

• Distortion of results or conclusions due to the influence of factors that can lead to systematic errors

What are objective sources and why are they important in research?

• Objective sources are important in research because they provide information based on personal opinions and biases.

• Objective sources are important in research because they provide information based on facts and evidence, rather than personal opinions or biases.

• Objective sources are unimportant in research because they are based on personal opinions and biases.

• Objective sources are only important in research for entertainment value, not for factual information.

Explain the 5 W's in the context of research.

• Who, Which, When, Where, Why

• Who, What, Why, How, Which

• How, What, When, Where, Why

• Who, What, When, Where, and Why

What is a claim in research and how is it different from a fact?

• A claim in research is a statement that asserts a certain outcome or result, while a fact is a statement that can be proven to be true or false based on evidence.

• A claim in research is an opinion, while a fact is a subjective statement.

• A claim in research is an unimportant detail, while a fact is a crucial piece of information.

• A claim in research is a wild guess, while a fact is a proven statement.

How can you determine if a source is credible or not?

• By asking a friend's opinion

• By evaluating the author's expertise, checking for citations and references, and examining the publication or website for bias or reliability.

• By flipping a coin to decide

• By choosing the source with the most colorful website design

What are some common ways to spot bias when conducting research?

• Charged words, omission, and spinning

• Volunteer bias, expectancy bias, and social desirability bias

• Observer bias, recall bias, and interviewer bias

• Random bias, sampling bias, and response bias

Why is it important to ask clear and specific research questions?

• To focus the research and ensure that the objectives are met.

• To waste time and resources

• To make the research objectives unclear

• To confuse the research process