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What does the unit of analysis specify in research?

  • The specific question to be answered.
  • What or who should provide the data. (correct)
  • The method of data analysis to be employed.
  • The time frame for data collection.

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a unit of analysis?

  • Time (correct)
  • Organizations
  • Departments
  • Individuals

    • What characterizes a dependent variable?

  • It does not change in value.
  • It influences the independent variable.
  • It can be predicted or explained by other variables. (correct)
  • It remains constant during the study.

    • Which type of variable indicates membership in a particular group?

    <p>Categorical variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of research objectives in a research project?

    <p>They represent the deliverables of the research project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates an independent variable from a dependent variable?

    <p>Independent variables predict outcomes of other variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a constant in research?

    <p>It does not change and is not useful in addressing research questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In multi-level analysis, what is primarily studied?

    <p>Variables measured at more than one unit of analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'problems' refer to in the context of business performance?

    <p>Differences between current conditions and expected conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the situation analysis in the decision-making process?

    <p>To gather background information about the decision-making environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interviewing technique aims to extract deeper explanations during discussions?

    <p>Probing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to effectively understand a business decision?

    <p>Develop many alternative problem statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be translated into research objectives?

    <p>Decision objectives statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do symptoms represent in the context of identifying business problems?

    <p>Clear indicators of changes that require addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is NOT part of the problem-definition process?

    <p>Formulating solutions before defining the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential when considering possible solutions during the problem-definition process?

    <p>Being open-minded and generating multiple ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is proper problem definition essential to useful business research?

    <p>It provides a basis for developing relevant research objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of translating managerial decision statements into research objectives?

    <p>To develop a set of questions that align with business goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a decision statement?

    <p>A written expression of the key questions the research user wants to answer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT necessarily part of the research proposal outline?

    <p>Budget estimation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dummy tables in a research proposal?

    <p>To illustrate potential data analysis methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one recognize research problems effectively?

    <p>By evaluating employee feedback and market trends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does translating research objectives into research questions involve?

    <p>Establishing a direct link between objectives and research methodology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is commonly faced when defining problems in business research?

    <p>Ambiguities in understanding the core issues at play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of formulating research questions?

    <p>To express research objectives in a way that can be addressed through research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do effective research questions contribute to the design of a study?

    <p>They help in developing specific hypotheses that can be tested empirically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypotheses are characterized as statements that can be:

    <p>Empirically tested to determine expected outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the research proposal serve in the context of business research?

    <p>It serves as a planning tool and a contract for the research design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Managerial Action Standard in research?

    <p>A specific performance criterion upon which decisions can be made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Basic research, often funded by institutions, is primarily conducted by which type of researchers?

    <p>Academic researchers financially supported by public or private institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the clarity of research questions?

    <p>They should provide clear input for selecting among alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a function of research questions?

    <p>To act as the final outcome of the research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesis?

    <p>An unproven proposition that can be empirically tested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empirical testing involve?

    <p>Examining a research hypothesis against reality using data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the concept of variables?

    <p>Variables may assume different numerical values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is operationalizing in research?

    <p>The process of identifying actual measurement scales for variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes inductive reasoning from deductive reasoning?

    <p>Inductive reasoning generalizes from specific facts, while deductive reasoning is specific.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step in the scientific method?

    <p>Conducting systematic observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is an example of deductive reasoning?

    <p>Inferring that if all humans are mortal and Socrates is human, then Socrates is mortal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of theory building in research?

    <p>To develop explanations that can be tested and refined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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