Researchers Used Content Analysis of Over 200,000 Twitter Posts ('Tweets')to

question 63

Multiple Choice

Researchers used content analysis of over 200,000 Twitter posts ('tweets') to examine responses to the change of government after an election.They found that 67% of the tweets in the first hour were positive, but they became progressively more negative over time.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)This research could be characterized as 'infoveillance'.
• B)This research has little value as the independent variable was not manipulated.
• C)This research has little value as the dependent variable cannot be subjected to further analysis.
• D)This research has little value because it is clearly contaminated by political bias.
• E)This research has little value because it is unlikely that its finding would ever be suitable for publication in a scientific journal.

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Definitions:

Visualize Success

The practice of mentally envisioning a positive outcome or the achievement of one's goals as a motivational technique.

Confidence

The feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of their own abilities or qualities.

Backchannel

Non-verbal or verbal signals used by listeners to indicate that they are paying attention and understanding the speaker.

Verified

Confirmed as true, accurate, or authentic through a reliable process or authoritative source.