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

    What is research aimed at achieving?

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

    Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge on different definitions of research by various authors and management experts. Explore the fundamental concept that research begins with a question or a problem and involves methodical and scientific processes to discover solutions.

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