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What should decision-making research engage with to address decision problems effectively?
What should decision-making research engage with to address decision problems effectively?
- Only the world of practice
- General knowledge without specific context
- World of theory and world of practice (correct)
- Only the world of theory
What is the significance of philosophical commitments in research strategy according to the content?
What is the significance of philosophical commitments in research strategy according to the content?
- They are irrelevant to the outcomes of the research
- They influence only the theoretical aspects of research
- They determine the aesthetics of research presentations
- They significantly impact both research actions and investigations (correct)
According to Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, what does Pragmatism suggest about interpreting the world?
According to Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, what does Pragmatism suggest about interpreting the world?
- There’s only one valid interpretation of any situation
- Multiple interpretations can provide a more comprehensive understanding (correct)
- Personal beliefs have no role in interpretation
- Interpretation should focus solely on empirical data
What are Positivism and Interpretivism characterized as in relation to Pragmatism?
What are Positivism and Interpretivism characterized as in relation to Pragmatism?
What stance do researchers adopting positivism typically take?
What stance do researchers adopting positivism typically take?
In terms of research philosophy, what does the term 'ontology' refer to?
In terms of research philosophy, what does the term 'ontology' refer to?
What does Pragmatism prioritize regarding concepts used in research?
What does Pragmatism prioritize regarding concepts used in research?
What is the primary focus of research conducted within the interpretivist framework?
What is the primary focus of research conducted within the interpretivist framework?
Which philosophical perspective is associated with interpretivism?
Which philosophical perspective is associated with interpretivism?
What aspect of human knowledge development is emphasized in research?
What aspect of human knowledge development is emphasized in research?
Which of the following approaches is NOT included in interpretivism?
Which of the following approaches is NOT included in interpretivism?
What should researchers be able to do concerning their philosophical choices?
What should researchers be able to do concerning their philosophical choices?
What is a criticism of positivism as noted in the development of interpretivism?
What is a criticism of positivism as noted in the development of interpretivism?
What does symbolic interactionism emphasize in research?
What does symbolic interactionism emphasize in research?
How does interpretivism differ from positivism in data analysis?
How does interpretivism differ from positivism in data analysis?
What role does axiology play in interpretivism?
What role does axiology play in interpretivism?
What is the primary strength of longitudinal research?
What is the primary strength of longitudinal research?
Which of the following is a benefit of cross-sectional study design?
Which of the following is a benefit of cross-sectional study design?
Which question would help assess the reliability of a research method?
Which question would help assess the reliability of a research method?
What does validity in research refer to?
What does validity in research refer to?
What is a common threat to reliability in research identified by Robson?
What is a common threat to reliability in research identified by Robson?
Which type of bias might be problematic in organizations with authoritarian management styles?
Which type of bias might be problematic in organizations with authoritarian management styles?
What does not characterize observational studies?
What does not characterize observational studies?
What is an indicator of reliability in research according to Easterby-Smith et al.?
What is an indicator of reliability in research according to Easterby-Smith et al.?
What is the primary focus of qualitative research methods?
What is the primary focus of qualitative research methods?
Which research philosophy is often associated with qualitative research?
Which research philosophy is often associated with qualitative research?
What characterizes a longitudinal study?
What characterizes a longitudinal study?
Which statement best describes mixed methods research?
Which statement best describes mixed methods research?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of cross-sectional studies?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of cross-sectional studies?
Which of the following paradigms is linked with action and intervention in qualitative research?
Which of the following paradigms is linked with action and intervention in qualitative research?
The choice of data collection method must fit which aspect of research?
The choice of data collection method must fit which aspect of research?
What is a significant outcome of employing case studies in research?
What is a significant outcome of employing case studies in research?
What is the primary reason researchers choose sampling over a census?
What is the primary reason researchers choose sampling over a census?
Which sampling method is often preferred by researchers?
Which sampling method is often preferred by researchers?
How does the design of a questionnaire affect research outcomes?
How does the design of a questionnaire affect research outcomes?
Which type of sampling divides a population into significant strata based on attributes?
Which type of sampling divides a population into significant strata based on attributes?
According to Henry (1990), what advantage does sampling have over a census?
According to Henry (1990), what advantage does sampling have over a census?
What is a key factor in maximizing response rates for questionnaires?
What is a key factor in maximizing response rates for questionnaires?
Which research strategies can utilize questionnaires?
Which research strategies can utilize questionnaires?
What aspect is important for the reliability and validity of collected data from a questionnaire?
What aspect is important for the reliability and validity of collected data from a questionnaire?
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Study Notes
Research Philosophy
- Research requires engagement with theory and practice to address decision problems.
- Research philosophy deals with the development and nature of knowledge, which is crucial for researchers in their field of inquiry.
- Researchers should be aware of their philosophical commitments as it influences their research approach and what they investigate.
- Pragmatism accepts concepts as relevant only if they support action.
- Pragmatism recognizes multiple interpretations of the world and acknowledges the existence of multiple realities.
- Positivism aligns with the philosophical stance of natural scientists, focusing on observable social reality and seeking law-like generalizations.
- Interpretivism emphasizes qualitative analysis and focuses on understanding human actions within their cultural context.
- Interpretivism, rooted in idealism, includes diverse approaches like social constructivism, phenomenology, and hermeneutics.
- Interpretivism allows researchers to understand differences between humans in their role as social actors.
Research Strategies
- Qualitative research often uses interpretivism but alternative approaches exist.
- Pragmatism can be applied to quantitative research in information systems, aligning with action, intervention, and constructive knowledge.
- Interpretivism and pragmatism are considered important research paradigms for mixed research, particularly when addressing information-based problems on behavioral modeling.
Time Horizons
- Research design considerations are important regardless of the chosen research strategy.
- Cross-sectional studies compare different population groups at a single point in time, often using survey strategies.
- Cross-sectional studies can describe the incidence of a phenomenon or explain relationships between factors in different organizations.
- Longitudinal studies gather data repeatedly over time for the same subjects, allowing researchers to study change and development.
Credibility of Research Findings
- Creditability reduces the possibility of errors in research findings and focuses on reliability and validity.
- Reliability refers to the consistency of data collection techniques and analysis procedures.
- Validity concerns whether the findings are representative of the intended subject matter.
Data Collection
- Sampling is a key factor in data collection, providing an alternative to a census when it's impractical to survey the entire population.
- Sampling is of two types: probability and non-probability sampling.
- Stratified random sampling divides the population into strata based on specific attributes.
Collecting Primary Data Through Questionnaires
- Questionnaires are widely used in survey strategies but can also be employed in experiments and case studies.
- Questionnaire design significantly impacts response rates, reliability, and validity.
- Careful questionnaire design, including clear layout, lucid explanations, pilot testing, and proper administration contributes to maximizing response rates, reliability, and validity.
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