Research Methodologies in Corporate Finance

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What is the primary focus of explanatory research?

  • Describing characteristics
  • Predicting future outcomes
  • Generalizing from analysis
  • Analyzing and explaining why or how something is happening (correct)

Which type of research aims to forecast the likelihood of a similar situation occurring elsewhere?

  • Qualitative research
  • Descriptive research
  • Correlational research
  • Predictive research (correct)

What does predictive research provide answers to?

  • When and where
  • Why and where
  • Who and what
  • How and why (correct)

In predictive research, what type of questions can be answered?

<p>'What-if' questions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach of research uses methods like surveys to quantify variations?

<p>Quantitative approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of using quantitative research methodology?

<p>'To what extent have students adopted the use of mobile phones for learning?' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of research?

<p>To find out hidden truths and undiscovered knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research aims to determine the frequency of occurrences?

<p>Diagnostic research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the systematic method of research?

<p>Enunciate the problem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motivation in research involves solving unsolved problems?

<p>Facing challenges of unsolved problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for studies that test causal relationships between variables?

<p>Hypothesis-testing research studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research aims to gain new insights into a phenomenon?

<p>Exploratory research studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of research in relation to economic policy?

<p>Both for government and business (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field specifically investigates the structure and development of markets?

<p>Market research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of operations research?

<p>Cost minimization or profit maximization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT motivate individuals to undertake research studies?

<p>Desire for personal gain only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does doubt often lead to, according to Hudson Maxim's quote?

<p>Inquiry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research aid in solving for business and industry?

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