Question 1

Which of the following is an important first step in the research project?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining the research problem 
B)  determining the objective of the research 
C)  suggesting potential hypotheses 
D)  identifying research methods and data analysis approaches 
E)  gather background information of the major issues 
A)  defining the research problem 
B)  determining the objective of the research 
C)  suggesting potential hypotheses 
D)  identifying research methods and data analysis approaches 
E)  gather background information of the major issues

Question 2

Which of the following is an overview of the research sponsor's initial perceptions of the problem or opportunity and may be written or presented orally?

Accepted Answer

A)  research brief 
B)  research plan 
C)  focal brief 
D)  literature review 
E)  research proposal 
A)  research brief 
B)  research plan 
C)  focal brief 
D)  literature review 
E)  research proposal

Question 3

Symptoms are points or matters in question that if altered will close the gap between the actual and desired states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How do scholarly sources differ from applied or business sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scholarly sources have been subjected to peer review by five to ten researchers whereas applied or business sources do not undergo any review prior to publication. 
B)  The audience for scholarly sources is more knowledgeable than that for applied or business sources. 
C)  Scholarly sources are more legitimate than applied or business sources. 
D)  Scholarly sources are written in a more formal and rigorous style and have many citations from the most prestigious journals. 
E)  Scholarly sources are informal but still subject to peer review. 
A)  Scholarly sources have been subjected to peer review by five to ten researchers whereas applied or business sources do not undergo any review prior to publication. 
B)  The audience for scholarly sources is more knowledgeable than that for applied or business sources. 
C)  Scholarly sources are more legitimate than applied or business sources. 
D)  Scholarly sources are written in a more formal and rigorous style and have many citations from the most prestigious journals. 
E)  Scholarly sources are informal but still subject to peer review.

Question 5

Explain how you would come up with a research idea for a project in a business research class and then describe how you could convert that idea into research questions and objectives.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding applying an old methodology in a new field of study?

Accepted Answer

A)  should produce a satisfactory result 
B)  high risk of criticism 
C)  high risk of failure 
D)  may be of little value 
E)  not worthy of a degree 
A)  should produce a satisfactory result 
B)  high risk of criticism 
C)  high risk of failure 
D)  may be of little value 
E)  not worthy of a degree

Question 7

_____ are points or matters in question that, if altered, will close the gap between the actual and desired states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms 
B)  Research questions 
C)  Issues 
D)  Dummy tables 
E)  Interrogatories 
A)  Symptoms 
B)  Research questions 
C)  Issues 
D)  Dummy tables 
E)  Interrogatories

Question 8

A literature review typically has two broad objectives. First, it helps to develop and expand research ideas, and second, it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the correct variables of study 
B)  validates the theory underpinning the research questions 
C)  helps the researcher identify the experts in a particular field of inquiry 
D)  brings the researcher to the highest level in the hierarchy of effects model 
E)  ensures a familiarity with recent developments and a complete understanding of the relevant topics 
A)  identifies the correct variables of study 
B)  validates the theory underpinning the research questions 
C)  helps the researcher identify the experts in a particular field of inquiry 
D)  brings the researcher to the highest level in the hierarchy of effects model 
E)  ensures a familiarity with recent developments and a complete understanding of the relevant topics

Question 9

Writing a literature review is a simple task for new researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE regarding literature sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers should not rely entirely on books because the information is typically at least several years old. 
B)  Journals are an important source, and it is very easy to access the material. 
C)  Research published in professional association proceedings are generally not as high of quality as that in journals, but it is more recent and often indicates new research directions. 
D)  Government and industry reports can be helpful for some research topics. 
E)  The key to success in finding relevant material in Internet searches is using the correct words and phrases. 
A)  Researchers should not rely entirely on books because the information is typically at least several years old. 
B)  Journals are an important source, and it is very easy to access the material. 
C)  Research published in professional association proceedings are generally not as high of quality as that in journals, but it is more recent and often indicates new research directions. 
D)  Government and industry reports can be helpful for some research topics. 
E)  The key to success in finding relevant material in Internet searches is using the correct words and phrases.

Question 11

All of the following are guidelines for preparing a literature review EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  include publications that suggest a different viewpoint than your own 
B)  ensure your review relates closely to your research objectives and questions 
C)  start from a narrow perspective and move to a broad one 
D)  cite the major experts in the field in which you are working 
E)  cite the most recent of any publications considered important to your research 
A)  include publications that suggest a different viewpoint than your own 
B)  ensure your review relates closely to your research objectives and questions 
C)  start from a narrow perspective and move to a broad one 
D)  cite the major experts in the field in which you are working 
E)  cite the most recent of any publications considered important to your research

Question 12

The first stage of the literature review focuses on identifying and describing past theoretical research related to the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe what is meant by a "quality research topic" and list the characteristics of a quality research topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe what is meant by a "quality...

Question 14

Describe three of the many sources of literature than can be used to conduct a literature review.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe three of the many sources of...

Question 15

_____ are signals that a change may be needed to avoid further problems or take advantage of some opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypotheses 
B)  Research questions 
C)  Symptoms 
D)  Issues 
E)  Interrogatories 
A)  Hypotheses 
B)  Research questions 
C)  Symptoms 
D)  Issues 
E)  Interrogatories

Question 16

Researchers do not need to cite all the sources of the different types of literature used within a literature review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a benefit of developing a research project with a sound theoretical footing?

Accepted Answer

A)  helps the researcher refine measurement constructs 
B)  eliminates alternative explanations 
C)  answers the research question such that data analysis merely confirms the explanation 
D)  identifies existing themes or trends surrounding the decision at hand 
E)  identifies research methods and appropriate data analysis techniques 
A)  helps the researcher refine measurement constructs 
B)  eliminates alternative explanations 
C)  answers the research question such that data analysis merely confirms the explanation 
D)  identifies existing themes or trends surrounding the decision at hand 
E)  identifies research methods and appropriate data analysis techniques

Question 18

How can focus groups be used in research?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can focus groups be used in...

Question 19

What are some of the electronic sources where can literature for a literature review be found?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are some of the electronic sources...

Question 20

Tessa, a manager at a major company, notices that labor costs at her company are higher than the competition's. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  issue 
B)  heuristic 
C)  interrogatory 
D)  crisis 
E)  symptom 
A)  issue 
B)  heuristic 
C)  interrogatory 
D)  crisis 
E)  symptom

Which of the following is an important first step in the research project?

Which of the following is an overview of the research sponsor's initial perceptions of the problem or opportunity and may be written or presented orally?

Symptoms are points or matters in question that if altered will close the gap between the actual and desired states.

How do scholarly sources differ from applied or business sources?

Explain how you would come up with a research idea for a project in a business research class and then describe how you could convert that idea into research questions and objectives.

Which of the following is true regarding applying an old methodology in a new field of study?

_____ are points or matters in question that, if altered, will close the gap between the actual and desired states.

A literature review typically has two broad objectives. First, it helps to develop and expand research ideas, and second, it _____.

Writing a literature review is a simple task for new researchers.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding literature sources?

All of the following are guidelines for preparing a literature review EXCEPT _____.

The first stage of the literature review focuses on identifying and describing past theoretical research related to the topic.

Describe what is meant by a "quality research topic" and list the characteristics of a quality research topic.

Describe three of the many sources of literature than can be used to conduct a literature review.

_____ are signals that a change may be needed to avoid further problems or take advantage of some opportunity.

Researchers do not need to cite all the sources of the different types of literature used within a literature review.

Which of the following is a benefit of developing a research project with a sound theoretical footing?

How can focus groups be used in research?

What are some of the electronic sources where can literature for a literature review be found?

Tessa, a manager at a major company, notices that labor costs at her company are higher than the competition's. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Business Research for the Twenty-First Century

Overview of the Research Process

Ethics in Business Research

The Nature and Sources of Secondary Business Data

Conceptualization and Research Design

Sampling Approaches and Considerations

Methods of Collecting Primary Data

Measurement and Scaling

Questionnaire Design

Basic Data Analysis for Qualitative Research

Basic Data Analysis for Quantitative Research

Testing Hypotheses in Quantitative Research

Examining Relationships Using Correlation and Regression

Other Multivariate Techiques

Reporting and Presenting Research

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Exam 4: Defining the Research Problem and Reviewing the Literature

Which of the following is an important first step in the research project?

Which of the following is an overview of the research sponsor's initial perceptions of the problem or opportunity and may be written or presented orally?

Symptoms are points or matters in question that if altered will close the gap between the actual and desired states.

How do scholarly sources differ from applied or business sources?

Explain how you would come up with a research idea for a project in a business research class and then describe how you could convert that idea into research questions and objectives.

Which of the following is true regarding applying an old methodology in a new field of study?

_____ are points or matters in question that, if altered, will close the gap between the actual and desired states.

A literature review typically has two broad objectives. First, it helps to develop and expand research ideas, and second, it _____.

Writing a literature review is a simple task for new researchers.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding literature sources?

All of the following are guidelines for preparing a literature review EXCEPT _____.

The first stage of the literature review focuses on identifying and describing past theoretical research related to the topic.

Describe what is meant by a "quality research topic" and list the characteristics of a quality research topic.

Describe three of the many sources of literature than can be used to conduct a literature review.

_____ are signals that a change may be needed to avoid further problems or take advantage of some opportunity.

Researchers do not need to cite all the sources of the different types of literature used within a literature review.

Which of the following is a benefit of developing a research project with a sound theoretical footing?

How can focus groups be used in research?

What are some of the electronic sources where can literature for a literature review be found?

Tessa, a manager at a major company, notices that labor costs at her company are higher than the competition's. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Business Research for the Twenty-First Century

Overview of the Research Process

Ethics in Business Research

The Nature and Sources of Secondary Business Data

Conceptualization and Research Design

Sampling Approaches and Considerations

Methods of Collecting Primary Data

Measurement and Scaling

Questionnaire Design

Basic Data Analysis for Qualitative Research

Basic Data Analysis for Quantitative Research

Testing Hypotheses in Quantitative Research

Examining Relationships Using Correlation and Regression

Other Multivariate Techiques

Reporting and Presenting Research

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