Test Bank For Understanding Communication Research Methods 4e By Stephen M. Croucher, Daniel Cronn-Mills
Chapter 1-20 Chapter 1 Introduction & Ethics Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following definitions refer to “communication”? a. A statement of facts b. The process of sharing meaning with others * c. A technological system for the transmission of information d. All of the above 2. In which ways can communication take place? a. Through verbal interaction b. Through mediated/online communication c. Through non-verbal communication d. All of the above * 3. Which of the following aspects is not relevant to the process of communication? a. The sender b. The length of the message* c. The message d. The receiver 4. What are different approaches to research called? a. Theories b. Paradigms * c. Disciplines 5. Which of the following statement(s) describe(s) a theory? a. The detailed study of a subject b. Rules on which a subject is based c. The process of obtaining new information about a subject d. A formal statement of rules e. b and d 6. Which of the following statement does NOT refer to methodology? a. A technique or procedure to conduct research * b. The study of one or methods c. The process of explaining what makes a certain method an appropriate choice for your research d. The process of discussing the theory behind the method