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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?

Dependent, independent, and extraneous variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Exploratory findings (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Contributing to hypothesis formulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a theoretical framework?

To identify important variables in the problem (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Integrating logical beliefs with published research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in building a theoretical framework?

Introducing definitions of the concepts or variables (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do testable hypotheses stem from?

The documentation of previous research (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to understand what a variable means?

To identify important variables in the study of any given problem situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a theoretical framework represent?

A model and a theory that flow logically from personal beliefs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing a good theoretical framework?

To examine the problem under investigation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a variable represent?

Something that varies at different times for different objects or persons (A) Signup and view all the answers

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