Question 1

Simple random sampling is the only type of sampling used by business researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement is MOST nearly accurate about the validity of data sources, instruments to collect data, and the data itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criterion-related validity is a concern only when testing employees for employment. 
B)  Data gathered from a national sample possess a greater degree of validity than data collected from a local sample. 
C)  Valid instruments are able to detect true differences among the people or objects being measured. 
D)  Validity is a concept that applies to data only, not to sources or instruments. 
A)  Criterion-related validity is a concern only when testing employees for employment. 
B)  Data gathered from a national sample possess a greater degree of validity than data collected from a local sample. 
C)  Valid instruments are able to detect true differences among the people or objects being measured. 
D)  Validity is a concept that applies to data only, not to sources or instruments.

Question 3

Both primary and secondary data may be used to solve a research problem, but primary data are more important than secondary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Practicality is a legitimate consideration when a researcher evaluates potential data sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A quota sample is an example of nonprobability sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To select an adequate sample, the researcher must understand the managerial problem, the research problem, and the purpose of the study.

Accepted Answer

To select an adequate sample for a resea

Simple random sampling is the only type of sampling used by business researchers.

Which statement is MOST nearly accurate about the validity of data sources, instruments to collect data, and the data itself?

Both primary and secondary data may be used to solve a research problem, but primary data are more important than secondary data.

Practicality is a legitimate consideration when a researcher evaluates potential data sources.

A quota sample is an example of nonprobability sampling.

To select an adequate sample, the researcher must understand the managerial problem, the research problem, and the purpose of the study.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Illustrating the Report

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Documenting Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

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Exam 11: Selecting Data Sources

Simple random sampling is the only type of sampling used by business researchers.

Which statement is MOST nearly accurate about the validity of data sources, instruments to collect data, and the data itself?

Both primary and secondary data may be used to solve a research problem, but primary data are more important than secondary data.

Practicality is a legitimate consideration when a researcher evaluates potential data sources.

A quota sample is an example of nonprobability sampling.

To select an adequate sample, the researcher must understand the managerial problem, the research problem, and the purpose of the study.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Illustrating the Report

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Documenting Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

Filters