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Chapter 15 Appendix A: Using the Student Resource Website 15.1 Appendix A Items 1) The Student Resource Website includes A) several tutorials. B) good cartoons. C) a searchable copy of the textbook. D) Both A and C Answer: A Rationale: Option A is correct because the Student Resource Website includes several tutorials, which are mentioned as a part of its content. 2) The authors recommend in Appendix A that you A) practice how to use the website. B) use the website frequently. C) take time to examine the Chapter Resources section of the website. D) All of the above Answer: D Rationale: The authors recommend all the actions mentioned in options A, B, and C in Appendix A, making option D the correct choice. 3) In Appendix A, which discusses the website, your authors A) note that you are likely to use the website frequently. B) recommend that you memorize the content of Appendix A. C) discuss statistics in more detail than in the textbook. D) suggest that you use the website only when you cannot understand a concept discussed in the textbook. Answer: A Rationale: Option A is correct because in Appendix A, the authors note that students are likely to use the website frequently, which emphasizes the importance of the resource. 4) In Appendix A, which discusses the Student Resource Website, the authors A) list all of the textbook chapters. B) discuss the details of designing research. C) urge students to practice using the website. D) provide details on the concept of constraint levels. Answer: C Rationale: Option C is correct because in Appendix A, the authors urge students to practice using the Student Resource Website, indicating its significance for the students' learning process. 5) Appendix A A) focuses on statistical analyses. B) urges you to explore the website. C) provides a good glossary. D) emphasizes the history of science. Answer: B Rationale: Option B is correct because Appendix A urges students to explore the Student Resource Website, highlighting its importance as a learning tool. 6) The menu for the Student Resource Website A) is found in the textbook. B) is on the top of the screen. C) is found at the bottom of the screen. D) is identical to the textbook Table of Contents. Answer: B Rationale: Option B is correct because the menu for the Student Resource Website is typically located at the top of the screen, providing navigation options for users. 7) It is highly recommended that you A) memorize the contents of the appendices. B) skip unimportant information, such as Appendix A. C) explore the website. D) use the website sparingly. Answer: C Rationale: Option C is correct because it is highly recommended that students explore the website, as mentioned in various parts of the questions and rationales. 8) The Student Resource Website A) is accessible to anyone. B) can be accessed using a password. C) is not recommended by the authors. D) can be found in the back of the textbook. Answer: B Rationale: Option B is correct because the Student Resource Website typically requires a password for access, as mentioned in the questions. 9) The first time that you access the Student Resource Website A) bells will ring. B) you will be asked for your name and proof that you are taking a research methods course. C) you will be prompted for a password. D) you will be given the password. Answer: C Rationale: Option C is correct because the first time you access the Student Resource Website, you are typically prompted to enter a password for authentication, as mentioned in the questions. 10) The Student Resource Website A) can be accessed with a password. B) can be accessed without a password. C) gives you a password. D) requires a credit card number. Answer: A Rationale: Option A is correct because access to the Student Resource Website typically requires a password, as stated in the questions and rationales. 11) The website's ________ is your guide to navigating the website. A) General Usage Instructor B) Chapter Resources Menu C) Summary of Chapters D) Master Page Citation Answer: B Rationale: The Chapter Resources Menu typically serves as a guide to navigating different sections or resources available on the website, making it the logical choice for this role. 12) In order to locate a particular section on the website, A) check the glossary in the textbook or on the website. B) go to www.MethodsSections.com. C) click that section on the website Chapter Resources menu. D) find the section in the Table of Contents at the front of the textbook. Answer: C Rationale: Clicking the section on the Chapter Resources menu directly leads to the desired section, making it the most efficient option for locating specific content on the website. 13) The _________ on the website is a rich source of additional research methods information. A) Chapter Resources menu B) website index page C) Author's Vitae page D) ISBN Number Designation Answer: A Rationale: The Chapter Resources menu typically contains additional resources related to the research methods covered in the textbook, making it a rich source of supplementary information. 14) When puzzled about using the Student Resource Website, you can A) click the Help button. B) read the hints that are listed in Appendix A. C) ask a computer-knowledgeable classmate. D) All of the above Answer: D Rationale: All of the provided options are valid strategies for seeking assistance when encountering difficulties with navigating or using the Student Resource Website. 15) Your authors believe that A) pseudoscience has been badly maligned. B) the Student Resource Website is an integral part of this teaching package. C) the website should be used sparingly to supplement the text. D) that textbooks have been replaced with computer resources. Answer: B Rationale: The statement suggests that the authors view the Student Resource Website as an essential component of the teaching package, emphasizing its importance in conjunction with the textbook. 16) The Student Resource Website A) is available at additional cost. B) is included with the purchase of your textbook. C) includes a copy of the textbook. D) is no longer available. Answer: B Rationale: Providing the Student Resource Website with the purchase of the textbook enhances its value as a teaching resource without additional cost to the student. Test Bank for Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry Anthony M. Graziano, Michael L. Raulin 9780205900923, 9780205907694, 9780135705056
