Answers to in-text Questions
| Caption | Answer |
| When looking at images such as this one, changes in focus will lead to changes in what is observed and how it is seen. How might this be similar to the development of histories? | This image changes depending on what part of it the viewer is focusing on. This is like history in that histories differ depending on the stories or experiences we are examining. |
| It is important that students of communication be aware of some of the challenges still facing the discipline and work together to address and overcome these challenges. What are these challenges? | Some of the challenges facing the discipline include varied histories, a variety of sub-disciplines, negative stereotypes, and disagreement within scholars are areas of communication. |
| Why are college students the participants in most research? | College students are the participants in most research because they are what is referred to as a convenient sample. This means they are nearby and easily accessible to those doing research, often University faculty. |
| What advantage might gathering data through interviews have over gathering data through a questionnaire? | Some advantages of interviews over questionnaires include the ability of researchers to ask follow-up questions and the option to probe deeper into the information being provided. |