Chapter 5: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development
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What is the main purpose of a theoretical framework in deductive research?

  • To develop and test hypotheses (correct)
  • To summarize the findings of exploratory research
  • To identify and label variables
  • To provide a descriptive analysis of variables

    • In deductive, theory-testing, causal research, which type of research requires the development of a theoretical framework?

  • Exploratory research
  • Comparative research
  • Descriptive research
  • Causal research (correct)

    • What is the foundation of hypothetico-deductive research?

  • Managerial input
  • Exploratory findings
  • Theoretical framework (correct)
  • Descriptive analysis

    • Which type of variables are associated with any given situation in deductive research?

    <p>Dependent, independent, and extraneous variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is excluded from the development of a theoretical framework in deductive research?

    <p>Exploratory findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a manager's role entail in the development of a theoretical framework?

    <p>Contributing to hypothesis formulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a theoretical framework?

    <p>To identify important variables in the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pivotal in developing a scientific basis for investigating the research problem?

    <p>Integrating logical beliefs with published research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in building a theoretical framework?

    <p>Introducing definitions of the concepts or variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do testable hypotheses stem from?

    <p>The documentation of previous research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to understand what a variable means?

    <p>To identify important variables in the study of any given problem situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a theoretical framework represent?

    <p>A model and a theory that flow logically from personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing a good theoretical framework?

    <p>To examine the problem under investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a variable represent?

    <p>Something that varies at different times for different objects or persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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