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What is the purpose of media that has been created to inform?

A
to educate the audience about a topic
B
to convince the audience to accept a certain opinion
C
to amuse the audience with drama or comedy
D
to encourage the audience to feel a particular emotion
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Which question would be most helpful to ask to understand the production context of a news program?

A
What is the intent behind the program?
B
On which television network does the program air?
C
Which audience most watches the show?
D
Does the show mostly inform or persuade viewers?
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Which question would be most helpful to ask to understand the purpose of a film?

A
How much money has the film earned at the box office?
B
Is the film likely to become a big hit?
C
Where was the film primarily staged and shot?
D
Who is the target audience for the film?
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What is the first step in researching data for a media analysis?

A
creating a list of reliable sources
B
comparing different sets of data
C
forming a question or observation
D
looking for relevant data on the topic
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What is an example of quantitative data related to gender representation on television?

A
an analysis of how different types of TV dramas handle romantic relationships
B
statistics on the number of TV shows led by female characters over 10 years
C
reviews of TV sitcoms that provide a perspective on gender roles
D
a case study on the production of a TV sitcom that works to avoid gender stereotypes
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A show focuses on political issues and other current events. The host has strong opinions and works to convince her audience to accept them. At times, she obscures or twists the facts if they do not fit the narrative that she wants to present to the public. What is the purpose of this piece of media?

A
to inform
B
to entertain
C
to instruct
D
to persuade
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Which statement best describes an effective question to help research data?

A
It should be broad to find as much material as possible.
B
It should be narrow and apply to only one or two sources.
C
It should be open-ended to allow for unexpected information.
D
It should apply to the topic to focus on relevant sources.
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Which question is most helpful for identifying bias in data?

A
Are the data applicable and interesting?
B
Were the data published recently or long ago?
C
Are the data easy for most people to understand?
D
How were the data collected and presented?
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What is a reliable research source for analyzing diversity in the recording industry?

A
a book on record companies published in the 1960s
B
a blog from a student music reviewer
C
brief descriptions of albums by popular artists
D
statistics on album sales over the past decade

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