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Methods For Business Skill Building
Approach 8th Edition Sekaran
Chapter 2 – Scientific Investigation
1. Confidence as a characteristic of scientific investigation refers to:
*a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
b. The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a
complex model.
c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.
2. Logically speaking inductive research comes before deductive research.
*a. T
b. F
3. Scientific investigation is characterized by a good theoretical base and a sound methodological
design. These characteristics are both related to the of the investigation.
What must be filled on the line?
*a. Rigor.
b. Precision and confidence.
c. Objectivity.
d. Parsimony.
4. A deductive investigation is aimed at testing hypothesis.
*a. T
b. F
5. If a manager simply wants to know how satisfied employees are with their jobs, and thus
simply wants to describe a phenomenon (job satisfaction), hypothesis testing is irrelevant. a.
T*
b. F
Methods For Business Skill Building
Approach 8th Edition Sekaran
Chapter 2 – Scientific Investigation
1. Confidence as a characteristic of scientific investigation refers to:
*a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
b. The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a
complex model.
c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.
2. Logically speaking inductive research comes before deductive research.
*a. T
b. F
3. Scientific investigation is characterized by a good theoretical base and a sound methodological
design. These characteristics are both related to the of the investigation.
What must be filled on the line?
*a. Rigor.
b. Precision and confidence.
c. Objectivity.
d. Parsimony.
4. A deductive investigation is aimed at testing hypothesis.
*a. T
b. F
5. If a manager simply wants to know how satisfied employees are with their jobs, and thus
simply wants to describe a phenomenon (job satisfaction), hypothesis testing is irrelevant. a.
T*
b. F
