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Which of the following areas are addressed within the 'Foundations' section of the course structure?
Which of the following areas are addressed within the 'Foundations' section of the course structure?
- Ethical considerations in research.
- Hypotheses testing and dissemination strategies.
- Sampling methods and measurement techniques.
- Formulating research questions and conducting literature reviews. (correct)
Within the empirical research process, what is the role of 'research design'?
Within the empirical research process, what is the role of 'research design'?
- Analyzing collected data and drawing conclusions.
- Disseminating the research findings to a wider audience.
- Identifying relevant literature for the study.
- Developing a strategy to answer the research question. (correct)
How can researchers expand upon existing work when identifying research questions from the literature?
How can researchers expand upon existing work when identifying research questions from the literature?
- By exclusively focusing on well-established theories.
- Avoiding the study of new phenomena.
- Examining the limitations of current theories. (correct)
- By always agreeing with the findings of established studies.
What key element distinguishes a strong research question from other types of inquiries?
What key element distinguishes a strong research question from other types of inquiries?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of a scientific theory?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of a scientific theory?
How can conflicting results in previous studies best inform the development of a new research question?
How can conflicting results in previous studies best inform the development of a new research question?
What is the primary aim of peer review in academic research?
What is the primary aim of peer review in academic research?
A researcher is developing a theory about the impact of social media use on political engagement. According to the characteristics of a good theory, what should the researcher prioritize?
A researcher is developing a theory about the impact of social media use on political engagement. According to the characteristics of a good theory, what should the researcher prioritize?
Which of the following questions exemplifies research in the area of finance?
Which of the following questions exemplifies research in the area of finance?
What is the key distinction between a proposition and a hypothesis within a theoretical framework?
What is the key distinction between a proposition and a hypothesis within a theoretical framework?
In the context of theory development, what does it mean for a construct to 'capture essential properties and characteristics'?
In the context of theory development, what does it mean for a construct to 'capture essential properties and characteristics'?
A researcher aims to study the impact of a new sustainability reporting standard on corporate environmental performance. Which academic discipline does this research align with most closely?
A researcher aims to study the impact of a new sustainability reporting standard on corporate environmental performance. Which academic discipline does this research align with most closely?
A researcher defines 'organizational agility' as a firm's ability to quickly respond to market changes. Which consideration is MOST important when establishing the scope conditions for this construct?
A researcher defines 'organizational agility' as a firm's ability to quickly respond to market changes. Which consideration is MOST important when establishing the scope conditions for this construct?
What does 'semantic relationship' refer to in the context of construct definition?
What does 'semantic relationship' refer to in the context of construct definition?
What does 'logical consistency' mean in the context of construct definition?
What does 'logical consistency' mean in the context of construct definition?
A theory posits that increased job autonomy (Construct A) leads to higher job satisfaction (Construct B). To test this theory, a researcher measures 'employees' perceived level of control over their tasks' (Variable A) and 'employees' self-reported happiness at work' (Variable B). Which of the following is true?
A theory posits that increased job autonomy (Construct A) leads to higher job satisfaction (Construct B). To test this theory, a researcher measures 'employees' perceived level of control over their tasks' (Variable A) and 'employees' self-reported happiness at work' (Variable B). Which of the following is true?
A researcher is developing a new theory. According to the principles of theoretical progress, which of the following scenarios would most strongly suggest that the theory is valuable?
A researcher is developing a new theory. According to the principles of theoretical progress, which of the following scenarios would most strongly suggest that the theory is valuable?
A researcher is deciding between a broad research question and a narrow one. What is the MOST significant risk associated with choosing too broad of a research question?
A researcher is deciding between a broad research question and a narrow one. What is the MOST significant risk associated with choosing too broad of a research question?
In the context of scientific research, what is the primary role of peer review?
In the context of scientific research, what is the primary role of peer review?
A research paper has been rejected after peer review due to concerns about the validity of the methodology. What is the most appropriate next step for the author?
A research paper has been rejected after peer review due to concerns about the validity of the methodology. What is the most appropriate next step for the author?
When formulating a research question, what is the primary reason for defining the unit of analysis?
When formulating a research question, what is the primary reason for defining the unit of analysis?
According to the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which journal received the highest percentage of 'A+' votes?
According to the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which journal received the highest percentage of 'A+' votes?
A researcher is investigating the impact of social media use on political engagement. Which question word would be MOST appropriate if the researcher aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the reasons behind this impact?
A researcher is investigating the impact of social media use on political engagement. Which question word would be MOST appropriate if the researcher aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the reasons behind this impact?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'standing on the shoulders of giants' in the context of theoretical progress?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'standing on the shoulders of giants' in the context of theoretical progress?
Which of the following considerations is MOST crucial in establishing the 'context' of a research question?
Which of the following considerations is MOST crucial in establishing the 'context' of a research question?
Based on the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which of the following journals shows the largest percentage difference between 'A+' and 'A' votes?
Based on the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which of the following journals shows the largest percentage difference between 'A+' and 'A' votes?
A scientist proposes a 'bold' conjecture that challenges a long-held belief in their field. According to the principles of theoretical progress, what should be prioritized in evaluating this conjecture?
A scientist proposes a 'bold' conjecture that challenges a long-held belief in their field. According to the principles of theoretical progress, what should be prioritized in evaluating this conjecture?
A researcher wants to study the effects of gamification on employee productivity. Which of the following research questions is the MOST narrow and focused?
A researcher wants to study the effects of gamification on employee productivity. Which of the following research questions is the MOST narrow and focused?
Which journal had the highest number of votes in the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking excerpt?
Which journal had the highest number of votes in the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking excerpt?
Based on the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which of the following journals had the smallest percentage of combined 'C' and 'D' votes?
Based on the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which of the following journals had the smallest percentage of combined 'C' and 'D' votes?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary criterion for evaluating a potential research question?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary criterion for evaluating a potential research question?
Which of these journals listed in the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking had approximately 14% 'A' votes?
Which of these journals listed in the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking had approximately 14% 'A' votes?
A researcher aims to study the impact of remote work policies on employee well-being. To ensure the research is relevant, novel, and interesting, what should the researcher do first?
A researcher aims to study the impact of remote work policies on employee well-being. To ensure the research is relevant, novel, and interesting, what should the researcher do first?
In the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which journal has the closest percentage of 'A+' votes to that of the Journal of Marketing Research?
In the VHB JOURQUAL 3 ranking, which journal has the closest percentage of 'A+' votes to that of the Journal of Marketing Research?
A researcher is interested in studying the effects of a new educational program on student test scores. Before beginning the study, they need to define the unit of analysis. Which of the following options represents the MOST appropriate unit of analysis for this study?
A researcher is interested in studying the effects of a new educational program on student test scores. Before beginning the study, they need to define the unit of analysis. Which of the following options represents the MOST appropriate unit of analysis for this study?
According to VHB JOURQUAL 3, if a researcher aims to publish in a journal highly valued by German Business School Professors, and their priority is a journal's overall recognition (as indicated by total votes), which of the following A+ ranked journals should they target?
According to VHB JOURQUAL 3, if a researcher aims to publish in a journal highly valued by German Business School Professors, and their priority is a journal's overall recognition (as indicated by total votes), which of the following A+ ranked journals should they target?
If a researcher wants to publish in a journal where approximately 1 out of 5 surveyed business school professors in Germany would rate the journal quality as 'A' according to JOURQUAL 3, which journal would be the most suitable target from the list?
If a researcher wants to publish in a journal where approximately 1 out of 5 surveyed business school professors in Germany would rate the journal quality as 'A' according to JOURQUAL 3, which journal would be the most suitable target from the list?
A university is evaluating the research impact of its faculty based on publications in A+ journals listed in VHB JOURQUAL 3. Which journal from the list, would provide a balanced view of both high 'A+' ratings along with reasonable consensus (indicated by the number of votes)?
A university is evaluating the research impact of its faculty based on publications in A+ journals listed in VHB JOURQUAL 3. Which journal from the list, would provide a balanced view of both high 'A+' ratings along with reasonable consensus (indicated by the number of votes)?
Suppose a researcher is deciding between submitting to the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ) and Management Science. According to the JOURQUAL 3 data, what key difference should they consider regarding the perception of these journals?
Suppose a researcher is deciding between submitting to the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ) and Management Science. According to the JOURQUAL 3 data, what key difference should they consider regarding the perception of these journals?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between deduction and induction?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between deduction and induction?
Why is 'falsifiability' an important aspect of a scientific theory according to Karl Popper?
Why is 'falsifiability' an important aspect of a scientific theory according to Karl Popper?
A company is deciding whether to invest in a new marketing campaign. Using a deductive approach, what would be the most logical first step?
A company is deciding whether to invest in a new marketing campaign. Using a deductive approach, what would be the most logical first step?
In the context of the scientific method, which of the following is a primary role of theories?
In the context of the scientific method, which of the following is a primary role of theories?
What does it mean for accepted theories to encompass 'corroborated causal conjectures'?
What does it mean for accepted theories to encompass 'corroborated causal conjectures'?
Which of the following pairs of contrasting theories demonstrates a substantial revision in understanding over time?
Which of the following pairs of contrasting theories demonstrates a substantial revision in understanding over time?
How does behavioral economics challenge the theory of homo economicus?
How does behavioral economics challenge the theory of homo economicus?
A researcher observes that students who attend review sessions consistently score higher on exams. If they develop a theory stating that 'attending review sessions causes higher exam scores,' what would be the next step in the inductive reasoning process?
A researcher observes that students who attend review sessions consistently score higher on exams. If they develop a theory stating that 'attending review sessions causes higher exam scores,' what would be the next step in the inductive reasoning process?
Flashcards
Research Question
Research Question
A specific inquiry you want to answer through your study.
Research Q: Start from Practice
Research Q: Start from Practice
Explaining a real-world observation that needs understanding.
Research Q: Start from Literature
Research Q: Start from Literature
Identifying gaps, conflicts or unstudied areas in previous research.
Conflicting Results
Conflicting Results
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Boundary Conditions
Boundary Conditions
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Increase Specificity
Increase Specificity
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Entirely New Phenomena
Entirely New Phenomena
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Suggestions for Future Research
Suggestions for Future Research
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Relevant Research
Relevant Research
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Novel Research
Novel Research
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Interesting Research
Interesting Research
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Do/Does Questions
Do/Does Questions
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What/How Questions
What/How Questions
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Why Questions
Why Questions
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To What Extent Questions
To What Extent Questions
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Research Context
Research Context
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Theoretical Progress
Theoretical Progress
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Falsifiability
Falsifiability
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Accuracy
Accuracy
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Generalizability
Generalizability
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Parsimony (Occam's Razor)
Parsimony (Occam's Razor)
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Scientific Theory
Scientific Theory
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Proposition
Proposition
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Construct
Construct
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Construct Definition
Construct Definition
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Construct Scope
Construct Scope
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Semantic Relationship
Semantic Relationship
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Hypothesis
Hypothesis
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Hypothesis vs Proposition
Hypothesis vs Proposition
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Deductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
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Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
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Importance of Theories
Importance of Theories
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Corroborated Conjectures
Corroborated Conjectures
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Geocentric Universe
Geocentric Universe
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Heliocentric Universe
Heliocentric Universe
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Behavioral Economics
Behavioral Economics
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FT50 Ranking
FT50 Ranking
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VHB JOURQUAL
VHB JOURQUAL
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The Journal of Finance
The Journal of Finance
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Science
Science
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American Economic Review
American Economic Review
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Journal of Financial Economics
Journal of Financial Economics
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The Review of Financial Studies
The Review of Financial Studies
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Journal of Marketing Research
Journal of Marketing Research
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Econometrica
Econometrica
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Academy of Management Journal (AMJ)
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Study Notes
- The course structure contains the following: Foundations, the empirical research process, and research ethics.
- The empirical research process includes research questions, theory and hypotheses, research design, sampling and measurement, data collection, hypotheses testing, and dissemination.
- The learning goals include learning how to identify and formulate research questions, utilize different sources of academic papers, write thorough and concise literature reviews, compare different academic journals, understand and define theory, know the peer review process, and assess the quality of academic journals.
- A research question is a clear and concise inquiry that you aim to answer through your research.
- Examples of research questions in business and economics include Technology, Marketing, Finance, and accounting.
- The research question for this course is "Does money make people happy?"
- One should ask how to identify a research question
- Criteria for choosing research questions: It must be Relevant, Novel, and interesting.
- When formulating the research question, you must use a question word
- Some question words are: Do/Does...?, What.../How...?, Why...?, and To what extent...?.
- A key potential problem is if it is too broad vs too narrow
- Broad questions lead to superficial research or may be impossible to address in one study.
- Too narrow research questions are likely to be less interesting for your audience.
- A possible example in narrowing down the topic question: Does money make you happy? --> Does income increase life satisfaction? --> Does annual income increase emotional well-being? --> Does annual income increase emotional well-being in the UK?
- When formulating the research question, you must think of the unit of analysis.
- What to consider when formulating the research question setting: facets, aspects of the topic, time span, and place of study.
- Capability: Is it feasible?
- Appropriateness: Is it worthwhile?
- During a literature review, it is important to see "who is talking?".
- During a literature review, it is important to see "what are they talking about?".
- During a literature review, it is important to see "where are they?".
- During a literature review, it is important to see "when were they talking?".
- During a literature review, it is important to see "what has been said so far, what not?".
- During a literature review, it is important to see "what could they be interested in?".
- During a literature review, it is important to see "what do you have to add?".
- Google Scholar can be useful for quick and broad searches
- Difference: Google indexes a broad set of research sources
- Lists or baskets of journals: FT50, UT Dallas Ranking, VHB Ranking.
- The Financial Times publishes a ranking of the top 50 scientific journals in business, also known as the FT50 ranking.
- A scientific theory is a system of propositions that collectively present an explanation of a phenomenon given a set of assumptions, and that can be tested through derivable hypotheses.
- A proposition is a causal statement linking two constructs.
- A construct is an abstract conceptual entity.
- Constructs captures essential properties and characteristics
- Constructs help avoid tautology or circularity
- Constructs can be as narrowly as possible, but still relevant and generalizable
- Semantic relationship: No construct is an "island"
- Constructs should be logically consistient
- A hypothesis is a testable statement derived from the proposition.
- Deduction starts with a theory, and works its way down to confirmation
- Induction starts with observation, and works its way up to theory
- Importance of theories: Provide meaning, allow for prediction, generalization, permit intervention, learning, and innovation and survival.
- Theory is considered truth as long as it has not been proven false.
- We must allow for “falsifiability": every theory can potentially be wrong.
- Key to creating knowledge is theoretical progress.
- Falsifiability, accuracy, generalizability, and parsimony are all examples of evaluating progress.
- Peer review, "standing on the shoulders of giants", "bold” conjectures, replication, and Measurement all enable theoretical progress.
- Before publication in scientific journals, research has to undergo a peer-review.
- Goal of peer-reviews: Reviewer's act both as gatekeepers, and as value-adders
- Different degrees of blindness in the Peer-review process- Single-blind and Double-blind
- The Peer- review process contains many steps for the author, editors, and reviewers.
- Peer-reviews criteria for evaluation: Methodological Quality, and Theoretical Quality
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Explore core research principles: research questions, scientific theory, and peer review. Understand research design, propositions, and hypothesis. Learn to develop strong, impactful research.
