Question 1

The research methods of constructionist researchers are often qualitative in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A manager observes that higher prices lead to more sales.The results of a focus group point out that consumers use price as an indicator for quality.This is an example of deductive research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Epistemology is concerned with the nature of knowledge or how we come to know.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Parsimony related to scientific investigation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The probability that our estimations are correct. 
B) The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon is preferred to a complex model. 
C) The fact that findings are generalizable. 
D) The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical base. 
A) The probability that our estimations are correct. 
B) The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon is preferred to a complex model. 
C) The fact that findings are generalizable. 
D) The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical base.

The research methods of constructionist researchers are often qualitative in nature.

A manager observes that higher prices lead to more sales.The results of a focus group point out that consumers use price as an indicator for quality.This is an example of deductive research.

Epistemology is concerned with the nature of knowledge or how we come to know.

Parsimony related to scientific investigation refers to:

Introduction to Research

Defining and Refining the Problem

The Critical Literature Review

Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

Elements of Research Design

Interviews

Data Collection Methods: Observation

Administering Questionnaires

Experimental Designs

Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition

Measurement: Scaling, Reliability and Validity

Sampling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

Qualitative Data Analysis

The Research Report

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Exam 2: The Scientific Approach and Alternative Approaches to Investigation

The research methods of constructionist researchers are often qualitative in nature.

A manager observes that higher prices lead to more sales.The results of a focus group point out that consumers use price as an indicator for quality.This is an example of deductive research.

Epistemology is concerned with the nature of knowledge or how we come to know.

Parsimony related to scientific investigation refers to:

Introduction to Research

Defining and Refining the Problem

The Critical Literature Review

Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

Elements of Research Design

Interviews

Data Collection Methods: Observation

Administering Questionnaires

Experimental Designs

Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition

Measurement: Scaling, Reliability and Validity

Sampling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

Qualitative Data Analysis

The Research Report

Filters