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Ch03 - test bank

Research method (‫)ةينطولا حاجنلا ةعماج‬

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Research Methods
for Business

Lecturer Testbank
Chapter 3
Answers are indicated with a *

1. A problem is any situation where a gap exists between the actual and the desired ideal states.
*a. T
b. F

2. Once we have identified the management problem, it needs to be narrowed down to a


researchable topic for study.
*a. T
b. F

3. The selection of an academic perspective on the problem allows us to draw upon a rich body of
literature to help us to solve the problem.
*a. T
b. F

4. Secondary data refers to information that the researcher gathers first hand through instruments
such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, or observation.
*a. T
b. F

5. Which of the following answers cannot be an objective of preliminary research?


a. Mapping out the research problem.
*b.Defining concepts.
c. Interpreting research outcomes.
d. Improving the relationship between the client and the performer of the investigation.

6. What is wrong with a problem definition that is ‘biased’?


a. The research problem is too broad.
b. The problem is not specific and clear.
*c. The problem definition reflects the opinion of the researcher.
d. The problem definition lacks focus.

7. The quality of a literature review depends on a careful selection of data sources


a. T*
b. F

8. Symptoms are concrete examples of the way in which a certain business problem reveals itself.
*a. T

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b. F

9. The field of interest of a research is unrelated to the problem and symptoms.


a. T
*b.F

10.Secondary research simplifies the process of problem formulation.


*a. T
b. F

11.There is always one best way to investigate a certain problem statement.


a. T
*b. F

12. A good problem statement includes both a statement of the research objective(s) and the
research question(s).
*a. T
b. F

13. Research questions are the translation of the problem of the organization into a specific need for
information.
*a. T
b. F

14. Familiarity with the literature is only beneficial in an academic context.


a. T
*b. F

15. A first review of the literature helps you to make an informed decision about your research
approach.
*a. T
b. F

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