Question 1

All literature reviews are long and extensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Why is a literature review so important in research and what are the steps in conducting one?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is a literature review so important...

Question 3

Using Google Scholar for access to scholarly articles is a good idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Researchers may find categorizing literature in to three categories such as: 1) definitely useful, 2) likely useful, at least in a limited way and 3) possibly useful but set aside for later use is very helpful when conducting a literature review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Quality research topics are those which examine gaps in existing knowledge and are likely to result in more informed management decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following may be of little value and not worthy of a degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  applying a new methodology in an established field of study 
B)  applying a new methodology in a new field of study 
C)  applying a new methodology in both an old and new field of study 
D)  applying an old methodology in a new field of study 
E)  applying an old methodology in an old field of study 
A)  applying a new methodology in an established field of study 
B)  applying a new methodology in a new field of study 
C)  applying a new methodology in both an old and new field of study 
D)  applying an old methodology in a new field of study 
E)  applying an old methodology in an old field of study

Question 7

Good literature reviews focus only on the publications within a single field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Quality research topics are those that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  address gaps in existing knowledge and are likely to result in more informed management decision making 
B)  use quantitative research methods so that the results are entirely objective and not subject to the researcher's opinion 
C)  combine both qualitative and quantitative research methods to ensure the research question is analyzed thoroughly 
D)  use qualitative research methods to capture the richness of the decision at hand 
E)  result in new theory development to further advance scientific knowledge and result in more rational decision making 
A)  address gaps in existing knowledge and are likely to result in more informed management decision making 
B)  use quantitative research methods so that the results are entirely objective and not subject to the researcher's opinion 
C)  combine both qualitative and quantitative research methods to ensure the research question is analyzed thoroughly 
D)  use qualitative research methods to capture the richness of the decision at hand 
E)  result in new theory development to further advance scientific knowledge and result in more rational decision making

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the languages in which relevant research is likely to be published and sources of translation for any materials in a language you cannot read 
B)  define the scope of your subject area 
C)  decide on the geographic areas to be studied 
D)  determine which disciplines must be examined 
E)  determine the cost of attaining information 
A)  identify the languages in which relevant research is likely to be published and sources of translation for any materials in a language you cannot read 
B)  define the scope of your subject area 
C)  decide on the geographic areas to be studied 
D)  determine which disciplines must be examined 
E)  determine the cost of attaining information

Question 10

Compare and contrast issues and symptoms and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast issues and symptoms and...

Question 11

Literature searches are quick due to the improvements in technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All literature reviews are long and extensive.

Why is a literature review so important in research and what are the steps in conducting one?

Using Google Scholar for access to scholarly articles is a good idea.

Researchers may find categorizing literature in to three categories such as: 1) definitely useful, 2) likely useful, at least in a limited way and 3) possibly useful but set aside for later use is very helpful when conducting a literature review.

Quality research topics are those which examine gaps in existing knowledge and are likely to result in more informed management decision making.

Which of the following may be of little value and not worthy of a degree?

Good literature reviews focus only on the publications within a single field.

Quality research topics are those that _____.

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

Compare and contrast issues and symptoms and give an example of each.

Literature searches are quick due to the improvements in technology.

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

All literature reviews are long and extensive.

Why is a literature review so important in research and what are the steps in conducting one?

Using Google Scholar for access to scholarly articles is a good idea.

Researchers may find categorizing literature in to three categories such as: 1) definitely useful, 2) likely useful, at least in a limited way and 3) possibly useful but set aside for later use is very helpful when conducting a literature review.

Quality research topics are those which examine gaps in existing knowledge and are likely to result in more informed management decision making.

Which of the following may be of little value and not worthy of a degree?

Good literature reviews focus only on the publications within a single field.

Quality research topics are those that _____.

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

Compare and contrast issues and symptoms and give an example of each.

Literature searches are quick due to the improvements in technology.

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

Filters