Understanding Research Definitions Quiz

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What is a common starting point for a research endeavor?

  • Collecting data
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Developing hypotheses
  • Posing a question or problem (correct)

According to Redman and Mory, research is primarily focused on:

  • Organizing data
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Developing hypotheses
  • Acquiring new information (correct)

Which author emphasizes the importance of defining and redefining problems in research?

  • D.Slesinger
  • Mory
  • Redman
  • Clifford Woody (correct)

What is NOT a step mentioned by Clifford Woody in the research process?

<p>Implementing solutions immediately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In research, what is the purpose of testing conclusions in a careful manner?

<p>To determine agreement with the hypothesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is research aimed at achieving?

<p>Gaining knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of research according to Stephenson in the text?

<p>The manipulation of things, concepts, or symbols to generalize knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes marketing research?

<p>The use of various methods to learn more about potential customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial part of the market research process mentioned in the text?

<p>Receiving feedback from actual customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main goals of market research mentioned in the text?

<p>To get insight into how consumers will respond to a product or service (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can market research be used based on the information provided?

<p>To adapt marketing and advertising campaigns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of knowledge can research help to extend, correct, or verify according to the text?

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

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Definition of Research

  • Research is a methodical approach to investigation with the aim of gaining knowledge and discovering solutions to problems.
  • According to Redman and Mory, research is a methodical effort to acquire new information.
  • Clifford Woody defines research as defining and redefining problems, developing hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data, drawing deductions, and testing conclusions.

Characteristics of Research

  • Research involves the manipulation of things, concepts, or symbols to generalize, extend, correct, or verify knowledge.
  • It is a systematic process that involves a series of steps to arrive at a conclusion.

Marketing Research

  • Marketing research is conducted to learn more about potential customers and their preferences.
  • It involves getting feedback from actual customers to gain insights into their needs and preferences.
  • The main goal of market research is to analyze the market and understand how consumers will respond to a product or service.
  • Market research is used to adapt marketing and advertising campaigns, identify the features customers value most, and determine which features are essential in a service.

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