Online Research

What is the best definition of online research?

• A method that involves collecting information from the internet
• A method that only uses books and articles
• A way to gather opinions from friends and family

Mr. Reyes wants to gather students' opinions about a new learning app. What is the most important thing for him to have a good discussion?

• Selecting a diverse group of participants
• Using high-quality video conferencing tools
• Preparing a detailed script for the moderator

During an online interview, Jake shares unexpected but useful information. What should the interviewer do?

• Explore the new insights further
• Redirect Jake back to the main questions
• Note the insights but continue with the original questions

Why might a researcher like Mr. Reyes use a structured questionnaire in a survey?

• To get consistent and comparable answers
• To make it harder to answer
• To confuse the participants

Sarah finds a long article for her project. What is the quickest way for her to check if it's useful?

• Read the abstract or summary first
• Skim through the entire paper
• Check the references and citations

How can Leo stay organized and avoid getting overwhelmed with too much information for a project?

• Creating designated folders for documents and bookmarks
• Using multiple digital tools without a specific system
• Storing everything in a single folder

Amy has too much information and is confused about what to do. What should she do to avoid analysis paralysis?

• Clearly outline goals and focus on key questions
• Gather more information to ensure completeness
• Delegate parts of the research to others

When checking if an online source is reliable, what is the best indicator for Ben?

• The presence of references and citations
• The date of publication
• The number of likes or shares on social media

If Mia finds a popular blog with strong opinions but no sources, how should she use this information?

• With skepticism and cross-referenced with other sources
• As a reliable source due to its popularity
• As a primary source of information

Alex has a clear goal for his project but finds new questions along the way. What should he do to stay focused?

• Revisit and adjust the original goal if necessary
• Pursue all new questions as they arise
• Ignore new questions and stick strictly to the original goal