8.4.2.2.1 - Identifying Information Needs
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List two types of data you can use in research.
💡 Hint: Think about what describes something versus what measures something.
What is source evaluation?
💡 Hint: Consider why it is important to trust the information you find.
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What is the primary purpose of identifying information needs in research?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if you collect random information.
True or False: Quantitative data provides numerical information that can be measured.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might use numbers in your research.
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You are tasked with researching the impacts of renewable energy on local communities. Outline a research plan that includes at least three information needs and corresponding sources.
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of renewable energy would impact a community.
Critique a given source of information on climate change for its reliability and credibility. What factors will you assess?
💡 Hint: Think about why it’s essential to evaluate who wrote the information.
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