Which of the following best describes empirical evidence?

A) claims based on personally held ideology
B) data collected through direct observation
C) exploration of meaning or context
D) examples of social injustice


Answer: B) data collected through direct observation

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Carl Sagan once said, "Have an open mind but no so open your brains fall out!" Explain Mr. Sagan's

quotation and how it applies to what you have learned in this course. Give an example to support your answer. What will be an ideal response?

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The ________ lenses used by CinemaScope and Panavision squeeze an image at a ratio of 2:1 horizontally into a standard film frame

A) anamorphic B) panoramic C) omniramic D) cineramic

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Your textbook gives seven suggestions for becoming a better listener. List five of them.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements about communication technology is true?

A. Social networking sites such as Facebook diminish people's capacity for emotion. B. The use of emoticons does not accurately convey emotion in computer-mediated communication. C. People cannot experience genuine emotion caused by a technological device. D. Online support communities are a viable option for helping people deal with a difficult situation.

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