Jumping to conclusions often occurs as a result of ________, which is when listeners regard two

messages as identical just because they are similar, and they disregard any part of the message which
contradicts their expectations.

Fill in the blanks with correct word


assimilation

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1.One drawback of snowball sampling is friends may recommend friends for the study, and their opinions might be very similar. 2.Nonprobability samples are based on a judgment by the researcher. 3.Probability samples are based on a judgment by the researcher. 4.Postal sampling frames are particularly useful for in-person surveys.

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Fiona’s college is sponsoring an exchange program through which groups from various organizations meet together to exchange ideas about incorporating art in research data collection. Explain how anxiety/uncertainty management (AUM) might be applied to this scenario.

What will be an ideal response?

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_____ are close, personal friends with whom one shares a high degree of interdependence, commitment, disclosure, understanding, affection, and trust.

a. Contacts b. Strangers c. Intimates d. Acquaintances

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Describe why collecting data through questionnaires or surveys are common and popular in communication research.

What will be an ideal response?

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