RESEARCH METHODS FOR BUSINESS
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QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
●● Basic Research
Answer: Research conducted to generate knowledge and understanding
of phenomena (in the work setting) that adds to the existing body of
knowledge (about organizations and management theory).
●● Applied Research
Answer: Research conducted in a particular setting with the specific
objective of solving an existing problem in the situation.
●● Alternate Hypothesis
Answer: An educated conjecture that sets the parameters one expects to
find. The alternate hypothesis is tested to see whether or not the null is to
be rejected
●● ANOVA (analysis of variance)
Answer: Tests for significant mean differences in variables amongst
multiple groups.
●● Bias
, Answer: Any error that creeps into the data. Biases can be introduced by
the researcher, the respondent, the measuring instrument, the sample,
and so on.
●● Causal study
Answer: A research study conducted to establish cause-and-effect
relationships among variables.
●● Chi-square test
Answer: A nonparametric statistical test used to determine relationships
between two nominal level variables.
●● Classification Data
Answer: Personal information or demographic details of the respondents
such as age, marital status, and educational level
●● AMBIGUOUS QUESTIONS
Answer: QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT CLEARLY WORDED AND
ARE LIKELY TO BE INTERPRETED BY PARTICIPANTS IN
DIFFERENT WAYS.
●● CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
Answer: ASKS THE PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE CHOICES AMONG
A SET OF ALTERNATIVES GIVEN BY THE RESEARCHER.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
●● Basic Research
Answer: Research conducted to generate knowledge and understanding
of phenomena (in the work setting) that adds to the existing body of
knowledge (about organizations and management theory).
●● Applied Research
Answer: Research conducted in a particular setting with the specific
objective of solving an existing problem in the situation.
●● Alternate Hypothesis
Answer: An educated conjecture that sets the parameters one expects to
find. The alternate hypothesis is tested to see whether or not the null is to
be rejected
●● ANOVA (analysis of variance)
Answer: Tests for significant mean differences in variables amongst
multiple groups.
●● Bias
, Answer: Any error that creeps into the data. Biases can be introduced by
the researcher, the respondent, the measuring instrument, the sample,
and so on.
●● Causal study
Answer: A research study conducted to establish cause-and-effect
relationships among variables.
●● Chi-square test
Answer: A nonparametric statistical test used to determine relationships
between two nominal level variables.
●● Classification Data
Answer: Personal information or demographic details of the respondents
such as age, marital status, and educational level
●● AMBIGUOUS QUESTIONS
Answer: QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT CLEARLY WORDED AND
ARE LIKELY TO BE INTERPRETED BY PARTICIPANTS IN
DIFFERENT WAYS.
●● CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
Answer: ASKS THE PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE CHOICES AMONG
A SET OF ALTERNATIVES GIVEN BY THE RESEARCHER.
