Exam 3: Thinking Like a Researcher

Which variable listed below is the variable manipulated by the researcher,thereby causing an effect on another variable?

An increase in hours of television viewing leads to increases in the sales of snack foods.This is an example of a _____.

Which form of argument presents a conclusion based on reasons or proof?

What are the basic foundations of scientific attitude and why are these so important to a business researcher?

Which of the following is another term for independent variable?

Recently,several states have passed "no texting while driving" laws,believing that texting is a major influence in the increase in traffic accidents,especially among younger drivers.Explain the meaning of an operational definition and develop a good operational definition for "texting while driving." Identify the omissions that would weaken your definition.

Abstract concepts such as personality,need for variety,and materialism are often called _____.

Which variable listed below is the variable measured,predicted,or otherwise monitored and expected to be affected by manipulation of another variable?

James is entering data on client gender.Because the values entered reflect male or female,this variable is _____.

Rachel is interested in learning the effect of using a celebrity endorsement on sales.The presence or absence of a celebrity endorsement is the _____ variable.

Which term below refers to a bundle of meanings or characteristics associated with certain concrete,unambiguous events,objects,conditions,or situations?

_____ is the process by which we test whether a hypothesis is capable of explaining the fact.

To be categorized as a customer,an individual must have a history of shopping at the establishment at least twice prior to the start of the study with expenditures of more than $10.This is an example of a(n)_____.

Variables that may take on values within a given range,or an infinite set are called _____ variables.

Which term below refers to a construct that is presumed to exist,but can only be inferred from data?

Bill often feels insecure about how others view him.To increase his feelings of self-esteem,Bill often buys expensive,luxury items.Self-esteem is an example of a _____.

_____ is a form of argument that purports to be conclusive - the conclusion must necessarily follow from the reasons given.

In the Southeast,the potato chip market share held by the Lays brand is 46%.This is an example of a(n)_____.

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions necessary for a hypothesis to be considered strong?

Which of the following is a requirement for a deduction to be considered correct?