Question 1

Stating the problem using words and phrases that connect it to a particular discipline refers to:&#10;A)Disciplinary jargon&#10;B)Personal bias&#10;C)Feedback loop&#10;D)Disciplinary bias

Accepted Answer

Referring to a problem using specific terminology or concepts is a form of disciplinary bias, as it reflects the influence of a particular discipline on how one perceives and frames an issue.

Question 2

Becoming self-conscious or self-aware of our disciplinary or personal biases that may influence our inquiry and possibly skew our evaluation of insights and thus bias the end product refers to:&#10;A)Being iterative&#10;B)Using feedback loop&#10;C)Being reflexive&#10;D)Using cognizance

Accepted Answer

Being reflexive involves becoming self-conscious and aware of our biases and personal beliefs that may influence our evaluation of insights. This allows for a more unbiased and objective evaluation, leading to a better end product. Iteration, feedback loops, and cognizance are all related to the process of inquiry and evaluation, but they do not specifically address the issue of bias and self-awareness.

Question 3

A decision-making process that is heuristic,iterative,and reflexive is referred to as:&#10;A)Interdisciplinary research process&#10;B)Interdisciplinary research&#10;C)Systems thinking&#10;D)Complex problem

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Scope refers to the parameters of what you intend to include and exclude from consideration.

Accepted Answer

Scope is defined as the boundaries or limits of what is being considered, therefore it refers to what is included and excluded from consideration.

Question 5

The value of an interdisciplinary approach over a single disciplinary approach is that it:&#10;A)Can address complex problems in a more complex way.&#10;B)Can address complex problems in a more simplistic way.&#10;C)Can address complex problems in a more rational way.&#10;D)Can address complex problems in a more comprehensive way.

Accepted Answer

An interdisciplinary approach draws upon the knowledge and methods of multiple disciplines, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis and understanding of complex problems. It considers different perspectives, provides a more holistic approach, and can lead to more creative and innovative solutions.

Question 6

Systems thinking is a method of visualizing interrelationships within a complex problem or system by doing all the following except:&#10;A)Breaking it down into its constituent parts&#10;B)Recognizing that a system of linkages is much more than the sum of its parts&#10;C)Evaluating the relative importance of different causal linkages&#10;D)Identifying which parts similar disciplines address

Accepted Answer

The statement lists all the methods of systems thinking except identifying which parts similar disciplines address. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 7

The IRP is heuristic in that it places you,the student,in the role of:&#10;A)The scholar&#10;B)The determinist&#10;C)The discoverer of knowledge.&#10;D)The operator

Accepted Answer

The IRP (Independent Research Project) places the student in the role of the discoverer of knowledge. The purpose of the IRP is to encourage students to conduct independent research and develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, and synthesizing information. So, the best choice is C.

Question 8

Interdisciplinarity is irrelevant for the study of complexity.

Accepted Answer

Interdisciplinarity is crucial for the study of complexity as it allows for a holistic approach that integrates knowledge and methods from different fields to tackle complex systems and problems.

Deck 3: Beginning the Research Process