Question 1

Business Source Premiere is one of the most complete databases, providing access to hundreds of business research journals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Quantitative researchers are most likely to check whether the data that they generate support or refute a hypothesis by:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking a general question about what they want to learn. 
B)  generating verbal data. 
C)  applying statistical tests to the data. 
D)  studying natural phenomena. 
E)  organizing personal interviews. 
A)  asking a general question about what they want to learn. 
B)  generating verbal data. 
C)  applying statistical tests to the data. 
D)  studying natural phenomena. 
E)  organizing personal interviews. C

Question 3

For solving a business problem, qualitative researchers typically begin by:

Accepted Answer

A)  constructing a specific hypothesis to test. 
B)  using surveys to generate numerical data. 
C)  applying statistical tests to data that they generate. 
D)  studying natural phenomena to gather insights into the phenomena. 
E)  developing a very specific research question. 
A)  constructing a specific hypothesis to test. 
B)  using surveys to generate numerical data. 
C)  applying statistical tests to data that they generate. 
D)  studying natural phenomena to gather insights into the phenomena. 
E)  developing a very specific research question. D

Question 4

_____ is the act of submitting another person's published work as your own without properly crediting it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sugging 
B)  Plagiarism 
C)  Heckling 
D)  Scaling 
E)  Rating 
A)  Sugging 
B)  Plagiarism 
C)  Heckling 
D)  Scaling 
E)  Rating

Question 5

If a user finds it difficult to think of terms to broaden his or her search, he or she must:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate citations with a particular term. 
B)  retrieve citations that contain only the search terms without variations. 
C)  look at the keywords or descriptors of the items that have already been identified. 
D)  refrain from using Boolean operators. 
E)  use the NOT operator. 
A)  eliminate citations with a particular term. 
B)  retrieve citations that contain only the search terms without variations. 
C)  look at the keywords or descriptors of the items that have already been identified. 
D)  refrain from using Boolean operators. 
E)  use the NOT operator.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about primary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
B)  It makes use of periodicals, brochures, and books. 
C)  It uncovers second-hand information. 
D)  It does not involve qualitative research. 
E)  It produces new information through the use of experiments. 
A)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
B)  It makes use of periodicals, brochures, and books. 
C)  It uncovers second-hand information. 
D)  It does not involve qualitative research. 
E)  It produces new information through the use of experiments.

Question 7

The Boolean operator AND is used to expand a search by adding variations to the basic search term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true about secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is also called empirical research. 
B)  It uncovers information firsthand. 
C)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
D)  It produces new information. 
E)  It primarily involves gathering data through experiments. 
A)  It is also called empirical research. 
B)  It uncovers information firsthand. 
C)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
D)  It produces new information. 
E)  It primarily involves gathering data through experiments.

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary advantage of social bookmarking websites?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help users to organize and store their favorite Web resources. 
B)  They allow users to conduct primary research. 
C)  They encourage users to conduct a search from scratch. 
D)  They block non-indexed content. 
E)  They increase users' blog ratings. 
A)  They help users to organize and store their favorite Web resources. 
B)  They allow users to conduct primary research. 
C)  They encourage users to conduct a search from scratch. 
D)  They block non-indexed content. 
E)  They increase users' blog ratings.

Question 10

Which of the following is a source of primary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encyclopedia 
B)  Interview 
C)  Almanac 
D)  Government publication 
E)  Website 
A)  Encyclopedia 
B)  Interview 
C)  Almanac 
D)  Government publication 
E)  Website

Question 11

Pieces of data become useful only when they are evaluated and analyzed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Usability testing measures a person's experience when interacting with a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Informal conversation is a systematic process of investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Simple random sampling subdivides the group under study and makes random selections within each subgroup.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Secondary research is more expensive and elaborate than primary research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Boolean operator OR is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  add variations to the basic search term. 
B)  eliminate citations with a particular term. 
C)  perform bibliographic management. 
D)  from one search engine to another. 
E)  narrow a search. 
A)  add variations to the basic search term. 
B)  eliminate citations with a particular term. 
C)  perform bibliographic management. 
D)  from one search engine to another. 
E)  narrow a search.

Question 17

Wikis are collaborative collections of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it can only be used for primary research. 
B)  it is written by and maintained by volunteers. 
C)  it gives only an interpretive approach to a research. 
D)  it utilizes electronic personal agents. 
E)  it cannot be used to learn about a new subject. 
A)  it can only be used for primary research. 
B)  it is written by and maintained by volunteers. 
C)  it gives only an interpretive approach to a research. 
D)  it utilizes electronic personal agents. 
E)  it cannot be used to learn about a new subject.

Question 19

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a metasearch tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  It restricts people from viewing a combined results page. 
B)  It allows people to run a search simultaneously with several individual search engines. 
C)  It can be used for primary research but not for secondary research. 
D)  It makes extensive use of electronic personal agents. 
E)  It restricts a researcher from using several individual search engines simultaneously. 
A)  It restricts people from viewing a combined results page. 
B)  It allows people to run a search simultaneously with several individual search engines. 
C)  It can be used for primary research but not for secondary research. 
D)  It makes extensive use of electronic personal agents. 
E)  It restricts a researcher from using several individual search engines simultaneously.

Question 20

Adaptation means turning the information obtained through research into usable knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Business Source Premiere is one of the most complete databases, providing access to hundreds of business research journals.

Quantitative researchers are most likely to check whether the data that they generate support or refute a hypothesis by:

For solving a business problem, qualitative researchers typically begin by:

_____ is the act of submitting another person's published work as your own without properly crediting it.

If a user finds it difficult to think of terms to broaden his or her search, he or she must:

Which of the following is true about primary research?

The Boolean operator AND is used to expand a search by adding variations to the basic search term.

Which of the following is true about secondary research?

Which of the following is the primary advantage of social bookmarking websites?

Which of the following is a source of primary research?

Pieces of data become useful only when they are evaluated and analyzed.

Usability testing measures a person's experience when interacting with a product.

Informal conversation is a systematic process of investigation.

Simple random sampling subdivides the group under study and makes random selections within each subgroup.

Secondary research is more expensive and elaborate than primary research.

The Boolean operator OR is used to:

Wikis are collaborative collections of knowledge.

Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because:

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a metasearch tool?

Adaptation means turning the information obtained through research into usable knowledge.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 13: Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Business Source Premiere is one of the most complete databases, providing access to hundreds of business research journals.

Quantitative researchers are most likely to check whether the data that they generate support or refute a hypothesis by:

For solving a business problem, qualitative researchers typically begin by:

_____ is the act of submitting another person's published work as your own without properly crediting it.

If a user finds it difficult to think of terms to broaden his or her search, he or she must:

Which of the following is true about primary research?

The Boolean operator AND is used to expand a search by adding variations to the basic search term.

Which of the following is true about secondary research?

Which of the following is the primary advantage of social bookmarking websites?

Which of the following is a source of primary research?

Pieces of data become useful only when they are evaluated and analyzed.

Usability testing measures a person's experience when interacting with a product.

Informal conversation is a systematic process of investigation.

Simple random sampling subdivides the group under study and makes random selections within each subgroup.

Secondary research is more expensive and elaborate than primary research.

The Boolean operator OR is used to:

Wikis are collaborative collections of knowledge.

Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because:

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a metasearch tool?

Adaptation means turning the information obtained through research into usable knowledge.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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