A title can be an important part of a traditional research report. The title is often the first item that
draws the attention of consumers to the research project, and in essence is a brief snapshot of the
study.
Wilma is in the process of formulating a title for her research project on the role of computer
literacy for building confidence among geriatric populations. What would be the best title for her
research?
a) Understanding the Relationship between Computer Literacy and Confidence among Geriatric
Populations
b) Facilitating Learning Capabilities among Geriatric Populations
c) Understanding the Relationship between Computer Literacy and Confidence among Geriatric
Populations: Implications for the Links among Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint Functions,
Learning, and Confidence within an Assisted Care Facility
d) Understanding the Associations between Computer Literacy and Self-Efficacy
Qualitative data collectors are gathering information on legislators' opinions of the state's crime
policies. For Jessica this is difficult because her political opinions seem to contradict much of what is
reported.
However, she is cognizant of her oppositions and is conscious not to make disparaging
remarks, or facial gestures that may inhibit the quality of the data that is collected. What element of
qualitative data collection is Jessica upholding?
a) Being non-judgmental
b) Deference to experts or authorities
c) Political
d) Degradation
Stephanie designs an intervention to assist visually impaired consumers function in the community.
She decides to test the intervention so she recruits a random sample of 50 visually impaired research
participants.
Half of these participants receive the intervention and half do not. The results indicate
that those who receive the intervention find it helpful. Thusly, Stephanie reports the intervention is a
success. According to this vignette, what is a limitation of the research?
a) Researcher bias
b) Sampling procedure
c) No baseline data
d) Placebo effect
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