CAASPP Research Skills 4

Question 1

A student finds a .gov website about nutrition guidelines. What does the domain '.gov' indicate about this source?

Accepted Answer

The website belongs to a United States government agency

Answer

The .gov domain is reserved for official United States government websites, which are generally considered credible sources.

Question 2

When writing a research report, what is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

Accepted Answer

A direct quote uses the author's exact words; a paraphrase restates the idea in your own words

Answer

A direct quote reproduces the author's exact wording, while a paraphrase conveys the same idea in the researcher's own words.

Question 3

A student's research question is: 'How does deforestation affect biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest?' Which source is LEAST relevant?

Accepted Answer

A recipe book featuring ingredients from tropical plants

Answer

A recipe book does not address deforestation or biodiversity and is not relevant to the research question.

Question 4

What is an 'abstract' in a research article?

Accepted Answer

A brief summary of the article's purpose, methods, and findings

Answer

An abstract is a short summary at the beginning of a research article that describes the study's purpose, methods, and key findings.

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST example of a focused research question?

Accepted Answer

How has the California condor population changed since the introduction of the captive breeding program in 1987?

Answer

A focused research question is specific, includes a clear subject and scope, and can be answered with evidence.

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