Comprehension quiz

Choosing a Research Topic

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What are the two students mainly discussing in this conversation?

The results of a completed survey A grade for a finished project The tutor's lecture notes A topic for the research methods project

Question 2Which topic does Marta say she actually meant for the project?

Social media use Library usage Online learning in general Study habits of first year students

Question 3When must the students submit their project proposal?

Tomorrow morning By the end of March By the end of April Later tonight

Question 4Why is Marta unsure about the topic of online learning?

It has already been taken It feels too broad It is too difficult It is boring for her

Question 5How does the other student suggest narrowing the topic down?

By studying only online courses By asking the tutor for a topic To first year students and their study habits To social media use by lecturers

Question 6What is the minimum number of people the tutor said to interview?

Fifteen Twenty Ten Twenty five

Question 7Why would interviewing twenty people be better than fifteen?

It would take less time It would please the tutor It would be cheaper It would give stronger data

Question 8What advantage of a questionnaire does Marta mention?

It might be easier than face to face interviews It gives richer answers It needs no preparation It was the tutor's idea

Question 9What advantage of interviews does the other student point out?

They are faster to arrange They give richer answers They require no questions They avoid writing a report

Question 10What does Marta promise to do tonight after this conversation?

Submit the proposal Interview the tutor Draft some questions Email the librarian