Ellie Ramsby
SCS 200
November 18, 2020
Module Four Short Responses
Question 1: Mark believes that people who create apps restricting or changing interaction
with social media might be interested in his research. Think about the research you've
collected so far. What are some potential applications for this research in the real world? In
other words, what are some ways that this research could be used?
I believe that this research could be used to educate people on the importance of a healthy
work/life balance. This research could be used in classroom lessons at a school or in a mental
health facility. I see this information being useful in a mental health facility as well because there
is a direct correlation between a poor work/life balance and poor mental health.
Question 2: On the previous page, you identified possible applications of your research.
Research whether anyone has investigated or created those applications. Note your findings
here.
After researching further, I do not believe that my social science issue has been used in an
education environment. However, I still plan to research this a bit further to make sure.
Question 3: After reviewing your initial list of questions, are there any that you have yet to
answer by searching credible sites and gathering CRAAPO approved sources along the
way? Make a note of those questions here, as well as your plan for answering them.
The only question I still have yet to answer is: which has more of an impact on work/life
balance, cultural factors or environmental factors? I plan to answer this question by researching
credible sites that talk about individuals' struggles with work/life balance and searching for
common factors among the cases.
Question 4: 1. Edit the response to give your answer (YES or NO), and then briefly explain
why.
No, because the report found that there is little evidence that people who use social media have
smaller social networks, fewer friends, or less meaningful relationships. This source should not
be included because it does not provide sufficient evidence.
Question 5: 2. Edit the response to give your answer (YES or NO), and then briefly explain
why.
Yes, because this source provides supporting evidence. It is also credible because it provides a
list of references
Question 6: Write a research question for Mark. Please note, there is no one correct answer.
What methods could be used to make teens want to spend less time on social media?