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Basic research primarily aims to solve specific, immediate organizational problems.
Basic research primarily aims to solve specific, immediate organizational problems.
False (B)
Secondary data involves collecting original information tailored to a specific research question.
Secondary data involves collecting original information tailored to a specific research question.
False (B)
Qualitative research is mainly used for theory testing and validation.
Qualitative research is mainly used for theory testing and validation.
False (B)
A manager's decision-making is substantially improved by understanding an organization's profit margins, which obviates the need for understanding research methods.
A manager's decision-making is substantially improved by understanding an organization's profit margins, which obviates the need for understanding research methods.
In the context of business research, 'theory building' exclusively relies on quantitative data to establish relationships between variables.
In the context of business research, 'theory building' exclusively relies on quantitative data to establish relationships between variables.
The technology adaption model is used for theory building.
The technology adaption model is used for theory building.
A business acts ethically if it adheres to all prevailing social norms, irrespective of legal standards.
A business acts ethically if it adheres to all prevailing social norms, irrespective of legal standards.
Ignoring situational factors during problem analysis typically results in effective and sustainable solutions.
Ignoring situational factors during problem analysis typically results in effective and sustainable solutions.
The initial phase of deductive investigation involves the observation of empirical data.
The initial phase of deductive investigation involves the observation of empirical data.
In scientific research, precision indicates the extent to which findings, based on sampled data, mirror reality.
In scientific research, precision indicates the extent to which findings, based on sampled data, mirror reality.
Ideally, deductive research should typically precede inductive research, providing a framework for exploration.
Ideally, deductive research should typically precede inductive research, providing a framework for exploration.
Both inductive and deductive processes are frequently employed across fundamental and applied research domains.
Both inductive and deductive processes are frequently employed across fundamental and applied research domains.
Positivists believe that our understanding of the world is primarily a mental construct.
Positivists believe that our understanding of the world is primarily a mental construct.
Knowledge of epistemology is not useful in relating to and understanding the research of others.
Knowledge of epistemology is not useful in relating to and understanding the research of others.
Critical realists do not adopt a specific stance on what constitutes rigorous, high-quality research, remaining neutral.
Critical realists do not adopt a specific stance on what constitutes rigorous, high-quality research, remaining neutral.
Parsimony, along with subjectivity, are characteristics related to the scientific rigor of an investigation.
Parsimony, along with subjectivity, are characteristics related to the scientific rigor of an investigation.
In a research model examining recycling intentions, if 'environmental awareness' influences 'attitude towards recycling,' and 'attitude towards recycling' then influences 'intention to recycle,' then 'attitude towards recycling' is a mediating variable.
In a research model examining recycling intentions, if 'environmental awareness' influences 'attitude towards recycling,' and 'attitude towards recycling' then influences 'intention to recycle,' then 'attitude towards recycling' is a mediating variable.
If a study finds that the positive relationship between 'value' and 'attitude' becomes weaker during economic recessions, then 'economic conditions' is likely a mediating variable.
If a study finds that the positive relationship between 'value' and 'attitude' becomes weaker during economic recessions, then 'economic conditions' is likely a mediating variable.
In a model predicting recycling behavior, 'reasons for recycling' can only be considered independent variables because they precede 'intention to recycle'.
In a model predicting recycling behavior, 'reasons for recycling' can only be considered independent variables because they precede 'intention to recycle'.
If a researcher starts with specific observations about consumer behavior and then develops a general theory about consumer preferences, they are primarily using deductive reasoning.
If a researcher starts with specific observations about consumer behavior and then develops a general theory about consumer preferences, they are primarily using deductive reasoning.
A hypothesis stating that 'increased convenience in recycling leads to a decreased intention to recycle' represents a positive relationship.
A hypothesis stating that 'increased convenience in recycling leads to a decreased intention to recycle' represents a positive relationship.
When studying virtual reality (VR) and travel, 'openness to experience' can be considered a form of value that influences attitudes toward using VR for travel planning.
When studying virtual reality (VR) and travel, 'openness to experience' can be considered a form of value that influences attitudes toward using VR for travel planning.
Establishing rapport with subjects under study primarily involves brief, infrequent interactions to maintain objectivity.
Establishing rapport with subjects under study primarily involves brief, infrequent interactions to maintain objectivity.
In a research model examining factors influencing recycling behavior, if there are six variables represented in circles and all relate to one another, it accurately represents that there are four independent and two dependent variables.
In a research model examining factors influencing recycling behavior, if there are six variables represented in circles and all relate to one another, it accurately represents that there are four independent and two dependent variables.
Promising complete confidentiality is crucial for establishing rapport, assuring subjects that their identities and sensitive information will not be disclosed.
Promising complete confidentiality is crucial for establishing rapport, assuring subjects that their identities and sensitive information will not be disclosed.
If a researcher measures employee absenteeism daily, and the number of absent employees varies from zero to all employees over the course of a month, then 'employee absenteeism' is not a variable because the value changes.
If a researcher measures employee absenteeism daily, and the number of absent employees varies from zero to all employees over the course of a month, then 'employee absenteeism' is not a variable because the value changes.
During participant observation, it's more effective to observe everything without any specific focus to capture the most comprehensive data.
During participant observation, it's more effective to observe everything without any specific focus to capture the most comprehensive data.
Field notes in participant observation should primarily consist of the researcher's interpretations and inferences to provide deeper insights.
Field notes in participant observation should primarily consist of the researcher's interpretations and inferences to provide deeper insights.
When taking field notes, it is important to record exact quotes when possible and use real names to maintain authenticity.
When taking field notes, it is important to record exact quotes when possible and use real names to maintain authenticity.
During participant observation, concentrating solely on the middle remarks of a conversation will provide the most memorable and critical insights.
During participant observation, concentrating solely on the middle remarks of a conversation will provide the most memorable and critical insights.
Participant observation strictly involves observing; formal interviews and questionnaires are excluded from this method.
Participant observation strictly involves observing; formal interviews and questionnaires are excluded from this method.
In structured observation, coding schemes are unimportant and should mainly consist of flexible categories developed after the observation.
In structured observation, coding schemes are unimportant and should mainly consist of flexible categories developed after the observation.
Grounded experimentation is the planned watching, recording, analysis, and interpretation of behavior, actions, or events
Grounded experimentation is the planned watching, recording, analysis, and interpretation of behavior, actions, or events
Correlational studies conducted in organizations are solely referred to as lab studies.
Correlational studies conducted in organizations are solely referred to as lab studies.
As research progresses from exploratory to hypothesis-testing, methodological rigor increases, and the costs of research typically decrease.
As research progresses from exploratory to hypothesis-testing, methodological rigor increases, and the costs of research typically decrease.
The unit of analysis determines the statistical significance of the data collected.
The unit of analysis determines the statistical significance of the data collected.
Case studies primarily focus on collecting general information about random activities without identifying a specific entity.
Case studies primarily focus on collecting general information about random activities without identifying a specific entity.
Action research projects primarily aim to solicit governmental help for organizational changes.
Action research projects primarily aim to solicit governmental help for organizational changes.
When aiming to explain the effect of customer satisfaction on continuance intentions, descriptive research is the most suitable approach.
When aiming to explain the effect of customer satisfaction on continuance intentions, descriptive research is the most suitable approach.
When profiling individuals with outstanding loan payments to determine ineligibility for future loans, experimental research is the only suitable method of investigation.
When profiling individuals with outstanding loan payments to determine ineligibility for future loans, experimental research is the only suitable method of investigation.
Unstructured observation can generate numerical data to test proposed hypotheses.
Unstructured observation can generate numerical data to test proposed hypotheses.
Structured observation involves observing a predetermined phenomenon in a selective and focused way.
Structured observation involves observing a predetermined phenomenon in a selective and focused way.
Controlled observation can only be conducted within a laboratory setting.
Controlled observation can only be conducted within a laboratory setting.
An observational study is high in control if the setting is contrived by the researcher.
An observational study is high in control if the setting is contrived by the researcher.
Exposing subjects to a specific situation allows researchers to compare varying behavioral reactions.
Exposing subjects to a specific situation allows researchers to compare varying behavioral reactions.
The primary determinant of what to observe in a study is the availability of resources.
The primary determinant of what to observe in a study is the availability of resources.
Control is a key dimension characterizing observational methods.
Control is a key dimension characterizing observational methods.
Subjects always maintain their typical behavior when they know they are being observed.
Subjects always maintain their typical behavior when they know they are being observed.
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Business Research
Business Research
Systematic and organized effort to investigate a specific problem in the work setting needing a solution.
Primary Data
Primary Data
Information collected directly for the current research purpose.
Secondary Data
Secondary Data
Information that has already been collected for other purposes.
Qualitative Data
Qualitative Data
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Quantitative Data
Quantitative Data
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Theory Building
Theory Building
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Theory Testing
Theory Testing
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Social Norms
Social Norms
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Action Research
Action Research
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Constructionism
Constructionism
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Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing
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Deduction Begins with...
Deduction Begins with...
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Precision in Research
Precision in Research
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Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
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Epistemology's Role
Epistemology's Role
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Pragmatism Definition
Pragmatism Definition
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Variable
Variable
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Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Independent Variable
Independent Variable
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Mediating Variable
Mediating Variable
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Moderating Variable
Moderating Variable
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Theory
Theory
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Establishing Rapport
Establishing Rapport
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Active Listening
Active Listening
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Reciprocity
Reciprocity
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality
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Field Notes
Field Notes
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Sequential Activity Recording
Sequential Activity Recording
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Exact Quotes
Exact Quotes
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Coding Scheme
Coding Scheme
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Purpose of Dependent Variable
Purpose of Dependent Variable
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Action Research Project
Action Research Project
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Causal Research
Causal Research
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Descriptive Research
Descriptive Research
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Research Design Element
Research Design Element
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Triangulation in Research
Triangulation in Research
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Descriptive Research
Descriptive Research
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Longitudinal Study
Longitudinal Study
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Hawthorne Effect
Hawthorne Effect
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Pure Participation
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Descriptive Observation
Descriptive Observation
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Concealed Observation
Concealed Observation
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Observational Method
Observational Method
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Structured observation
Structured observation
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