Which of the Following Decision(s) Are/is Unavoidable in Communication Research

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decision(s) are/is unavoidable in communication research?

• A) critical worldview
• B) positivist worldview
• C) the data-quantitative or qualitative?
• D) mixed-methods research

Identify and describe strengths and limitations of informal assessment techniques.

Recognize the impact of observer bias, such as the generosity error and the halo effect, on the outcomes of assessments.

Describe the importance of defining terms clearly in observational assessments for validity and reliability.

Explain the role and application of sociometric techniques in understanding group dynamics and individual relationships within groups.

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Definitions:

Depolarizing Current

An electrical current that reduces the membrane potential of a neuron, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Action Potential

is a rapid change in the electrical potential of the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in a synapse that release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.

Neurons

Nerve cells specialized for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body and brain.