Question 1

Data originating from studies that are conducted by others and for a different purpose than the one for which the data are being reviewed are called _____ data.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) quantitative
D) statistical
E) descriptive

Accepted Answer

Secondary data are data that are collected by someone else, often for a different purpose than the one for which they are being reviewed. Primary data, on the other hand, are data that are collected directly by the researcher for the specific purpose of the study. Quantitative, statistical, and descriptive are all characteristics that can describe data, but they do not refer specifically to whether the data are primary or secondary.

Question 2

An analysis of past sales data shows that the average household purchases a new vacuum cleaner approximately every seven years.The extraction of this type of information is known as _____.
A) process analysis
B) data mining
C) obtrusive measures
D) record analysis
E) trace evidence

Accepted Answer

The answer of An analysis of past sales data shows...

Question 3

One of the disadvantages of computerized searches is
A) A computer search can combine subject items in different ways than is possible using a manual search.
B) Computerized databases do not contain references to the most recent published periodicals.
C) Computers are hard for most people to use.
D) Computerized searches will find sources that contain the key words but each source may not be related to the subject of interest.

Accepted Answer

While computerized searches can quickly find sources containing a specific keyword, they may not always be relevant to the subject of interest. This is because a computer cannot understand the context or nuance of a search query in the same way a human can, and may therefore retrieve sources that are loosely related or not related at all.

Question 4

Boolean operators enable a search to _____.
A) combine terms or sets of terms
B) identify which source fits the search term the best
C) identify the most current source
D) eliminate sources that lack credibility
E) include encyclopedia listings

Accepted Answer

Boolean operators (such as AND, OR, NOT) are used to combine terms or sets of terms in a search query to refine and focus search results.

Question 5

For an organization,which of the following is NOT an example of an internal source of secondary data?
A) The data stored in the records of the Management Information System.
B) Surveys collected by the internal sales staff, from the company's distributors.
C) A market survey commissioned by the organization, completed three years ago.
D) Inventory records of the materials department.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For an organization,which of the following is...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for using secondary data?
A) Data on the past cannot be collected today.
B) Even if the definitions of variables being studied are not the same, research can be modified according to secondary data available.
C) The time involved in primary data collection may render the study obsolete.
D) Authentic data required may already have been collected by other agencies.

Accepted Answer

It is not a good reason to use secondary data simply because the definitions of variables being studied are not the same. This could lead to inaccurate and unreliable results. It is important to ensure that the secondary data being used is relevant and reliable for the research study being conducted. The other options are all legitimate reasons for using secondary data.

Question 7

A URL is?
A) Unique Remote Location where a data mart is located
B) An unauthorized Internet user
C) Internet address where a document, database, or image is located
D) Internet dedicated client server station

Accepted Answer

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a specific Internet address where a document, database, or image is located. It provides a unique address for any resource on the internet.

Question 8

Which term below refers to an electronic storehouse where vast arrays of collected,integrated data are organized to facilitate retrieval and interpretation by end users?
A) Data mine
B) Data mart
C) Decision support system
D) Decision assessment system
E) Data warehouse

Accepted Answer

A data warehouse is an electronic storehouse where vast arrays of collected, integrated data are organized to facilitate retrieval and interpretation by end users.

Question 9

Maurice is beginning a new research project.As he begins the first phase of the process,Maurice will most likely begin by _____.
A) conducting a literature search
B) interviewing experts
C) designing a survey
D) preparing measurement questions
E) brainstorming

Accepted Answer

The first phase in any research project typically involves conducting a literature search to review relevant studies and information on the topic at hand. This allows the researcher to identify any gaps in the current knowledge and formulate research questions or hypotheses to investigate. The other options (B-E) may be part of the research process, but are less likely to be the first step.

Question 10

Suppose you were starting a research study based upon secondary sources about the use of computers for educational purposes in colleges.You should probably begin by:
A) Checking your library's online catalog
B) Search Books-in-Print for new publications on this topic
C) Checking several bibliographic indexes
D) Since this is a new technology area, consult the appropriate Doctoral Dissertation Abstracts bulletins.
E) Consulting the government research librarian

Accepted Answer

Checking several bibliographic indexes would be the most appropriate starting point as it would provide a comprehensive list of secondary sources on the topic of computers for educational purposes in colleges. This would include academic journals, conference proceedings, and other published materials. Checking the library's online catalog or searching Books-in-Print may not provide enough recent or relevant sources, and consulting Doctoral Dissertation Abstracts may be too specific and may not provide a broad overview of the topic. Consulting the government research librarian may also be helpful but is not necessary for a preliminary search.

Question 11

You have learned that there is a serial published under the title,Journal of Accounting Research.You go to your library and find they do not have it.Which of the following would be most helpful to you in this situation?
A) Ayer's Directory of Publications
B) Coman's Sources of Business Information
C) Union List of Serials
D) Library of Congress Subject Catalog

Accepted Answer

The Union List of Serials is a comprehensive database of serial publications held by libraries across the United States and Canada. It would be the most helpful in this situation as it can indicate which libraries have the Journal of Accounting Research in their collections. Ayer's Directory of Publications and Coman's Sources of Business Information may provide information about the publication, but they would not have the specific holdings information that the Union List of Serials provides. The Library of Congress Subject Catalog may be useful for identifying relevant subject headings for research, but it would not help in finding a specific publication.

Question 12

Intermediate storage facilities that compile locally required information are called _____.
A) data mines
B) data marts
C) decision support systems
D) decision assessment systems
E) data warehouses

Accepted Answer

Data marts are specialized subsets of data that contain information specific to a particular department or team, making it easier to retrieve and analyze the data needed for their specific purposes. They are intermediate storage facilities because they compile and store data locally, rather than in a central data warehouse. Data mines are typically used for more advanced data analysis, decision support systems are software tools used to support decision-making, and decision assessment systems are used to assess the potential impact of different decisions. Data warehouses are central repositories that store data from multiple sources.

Question 13

All of the following are basic Boolean operators except _____.
A) or
B) and
C) not
D) adj
E) but

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are basic Boolean...

Question 14

An inter library loan is:
A) A financial arrangement between libraries, from a common source of finance.
B) An arrangement between libraries to cooperate on the sharing of costs relating to electronic databases.
C) An arrangement to obtain hardcopy material from other libraries, if the lending library does not have it.
D) A financial facility to enable students to buy discarded library books.

Accepted Answer

An inter library loan is an arrangement between libraries to obtain hardcopy material from other libraries, if the lending library does not have it. This allows libraries to share resources and provide access to materials that may not be available in their own collection.

Question 15

The search engine consists of?
A) A set of linked documents.
B) A set of computerized databases.
C) An Internet "crawler" and the "indexer" to prepare searchable indexes.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The search engine consists of?
A) A set...

Question 16

Which of the following is not a source for finding government statistics?
A) Statistical Abstract of the United States
B) U.S. Code
C) FedStats
D) U.S. Bureau of the Census
E) All of the above are sources for government statistics

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Code is a compilation of federal laws and is not a source for finding government statistics. The other options provided are all sources for government statistics.

Question 17

Which of the following is the first step in an exploratory study?
A) Identifying the target population
B) Choosing a sample
C) Interviewing experts
D) Conducting a literature search
E) Writing interview questions

Accepted Answer

Conducting a literature search is typically the first step in an exploratory study. This involves reviewing existing research, theories, and other relevant information to gain a broad understanding of the topic and identify potential avenues for further exploration. Identifying the target population and choosing a sample typically come later in the process, as the researcher narrows down their focus and starts designing the study. Interviewing experts and writing interview questions may also come later, depending on the research design.

Question 18

Capital One is lauded in the industry for its skill in discovering knowledge from its databases of customer credit card expenditures using a technique called _____.
A) process analysis
B) data mining
C) physical condition analysis
D) record analysis
E) trace evidence

Accepted Answer

Capital One's skill in discovering knowledge from its databases of customer credit card expenditures is achieved using data mining techniques.

Question 19

Which database listed below provides the texts of laws as they are passed?
A) Public Laws
B) U.S. Code
C) Federal Register
D) Congressional Bills
E) Congressional Directory

Accepted Answer

Public Laws provide the texts of laws as they are passed by Congress and signed by the President. The U.S. Code, Federal Register, Congressional Bills, and Congressional Directory contain related information, but not the actual text of laws as they are passed.

Question 20

Data on a university's enrollments are available in all university departments through a client server network.This data availability is best referred to as information available ____
A) Online
B) Internet-based
C) Data warehoused
D) Intranet-based (LAN)

Accepted Answer

Since the data is available within the university's internal network (client server network), it is best referred to as being "intranet-based." Option A (online) and option B (internet-based) imply that the data is accessible from outside the university's internal network, which may not necessarily be the case. Option C (data warehoused) refers to a specific type of data storage technique, and there is nothing in the prompt to suggest that the university's enrollments are being stored in a data warehouse.

Quiz 5: Clarifying the Research Question Through Secondary Data and Exploration

Data originating from studies that are conducted by others and for a different purpose than the one for which the data are being reviewed are called _____ data.

An analysis of past sales data shows that the average household purchases a new vacuum cleaner approximately every seven years.The extraction of this type of information is known as _____.

One of the disadvantages of computerized searches is

Boolean operators enable a search to _____.

For an organization,which of the following is NOT an example of an internal source of secondary data?

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for using secondary data?

A URL is?

Which term below refers to an electronic storehouse where vast arrays of collected,integrated data are organized to facilitate retrieval and interpretation by end users?

Maurice is beginning a new research project.As he begins the first phase of the process,Maurice will most likely begin by _____.

Suppose you were starting a research study based upon secondary sources about the use of computers for educational purposes in colleges.You should probably begin by:

You have learned that there is a serial published under the title,Journal of Accounting Research.You go to your library and find they do not have it.Which of the following would be most helpful to you in this situation?

Intermediate storage facilities that compile locally required information are called _____.

All of the following are basic Boolean operators except _____.

An inter library loan is:

The search engine consists of?

Which of the following is not a source for finding government statistics?

Which of the following is the first step in an exploratory study?

Capital One is lauded in the industry for its skill in discovering knowledge from its databases of customer credit card expenditures using a technique called _____.

Which database listed below provides the texts of laws as they are passed?

Data on a university's enrollments are available in all university departments through a client server network.This data availability is best referred to as information available ____