Question 1

After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoretical framework, the next step in the research process is..........

Accepted Answer

A)  To conduct surveys
B)  To generate the hypothesis
C)  To focus group discussions
D)  To use experiments in an investigationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The word 'Research' means-------

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A)  A lab experiment
B)  A report.
C)  A systematic enquiry
D)  A procedureE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Good research proposals will always-.......

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A)  Consider all possible research that had previously been done on the topic
B)  Provide respondent names and addresses
C)  Focus on the Harvard style
D)  Focus on addressing the research objectivesE) None of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 4

The Method section of the research plan typically specifies ----------

Accepted Answer

A)  The research participants
B)  The apparatus, instruments, and materials for the research study
C)  The planned research procedures
D)  all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The proposal's literature review is important because---

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A)  It is expected by the university
B)  The tutor insists upon it
C)  It looks authoritative
D)  It shows that you are knowledgeable about the literature that relates to your research topicE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The basis of Scientific Method is.........

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A)  To test hypotheses in conditions that is conclusive to its success
B)  To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis
C)  To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis.
D)  To test hypotheses and if they are disproved, they should be abandoned completely.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The scientific method is preferred over other ways of knowingbecause it is more........

Accepted Answer

A)  Reliable
B)  Systematic
C)  Accurate
D)  All of the given optionsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The main advantage of producing a written research proposal is-------

Accepted Answer

A)  Informs all interested parties
B)  Helps with credibility
C)  Helps the institution
D)  Helps keep people employedE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in hisclassroom to ascertain their merit and worth; he is likelyconducting......type of research

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic
B)  Applied
C)  Evaluation
D)  ExperimentalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

One of the following is not the three main components in a decision support system........

Accepted Answer

A)  Communications
B)  Dialogue
C)  Model
D)  DataE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The research participants are described in detail in..........section of the research plan

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction
B)  Method
C)  Data analysis
D)  DiscussionE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statement is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A research proposal is a document that presents a plan fora project
B)  A research proposal shows that the researcher is capable of successfully conducting the proposed research project
C)  A research proposal is an unorganized and unplannedproject
D)  A research proposal is just like a research report and writtenbefore the research projectE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In a qualitative research proposal you would not expect to see a............

Accepted Answer

A)  Research question
B)  Research aim
C)  Hypothesis
D)  Operational definitionE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The purpose of a literature review is to-...........

Accepted Answer

A)  Help you find out what is already known about this area
B)  Identify any inconsistencies or gaps in the literature.
C)  Demonstrate an awareness of the theoretical context in which the current study can be located
D)  Find what is already known, identify gaps,and demonstrate awarenessE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

According to Goodstein's (2000)  "evolved theory of science," which of the following is not a characteristic of scientific inquiry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists make observations that are accurately reported to other scientists and the public so others can replicate the methods and obtain the same results.
B)  Science flourishes when there is an open system for the exchange of ideas in which supporters and those who disagree with an idea can report their research and it can be evaluated by others.
C)  Research studies must be reviewed by peers before they become a part of the scientific literature.
D)  Scientists search for observations that support ideas popular to others and viewed by other scientists as publishable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following statement is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A research proposal is a document that presents a plan for a project
B)  A research proposal shows that the researcher is capable of successfully conducting the proposed research project
C)  A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project
D)  A research proposal is just like a research report and written before the research projectE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

To explain, predict, and/or control phenomena are the goal of --------------

Accepted Answer

A)  Tradition
B)  Inductive logic
C)  Deductive logic
D)  The scientific methodE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 18

After you locate a source, you should write down all the details of the reference, except...........

Accepted Answer

A)  Full names of the authors
B)  Titles
C)  Volumes
D)  PriceE) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 19

The proposal section which intended to describe the purpose with a full statement of the research question is-----------

Accepted Answer

A)  Literature review
B)  References
C)  Introduction
D)  Proposed MethodE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to Burrell & Morgan (1979)  one of the following is not a paradigm within business research methods is......

Accepted Answer

A)  Radical structuralist
B)  Radical positivist
C)  Functionalist
D)  InterpretativeE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Research Proposals and Methods

After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoretical framework, the next step in the research process is..........

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The word 'Research' means-------

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Good research proposals will always-.......

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The Method section of the research plan typically specifies ----------

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The proposal's literature review is important because---

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The basis of Scientific Method is.........

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The scientific method is preferred over other ways of knowingbecause it is more........

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The main advantage of producing a written research proposal is-------

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If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in hisclassroom to ascertain their merit and worth; he is likelyconducting......type of research

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One of the following is not the three main components in a decision support system........

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The research participants are described in detail in..........section of the research plan

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Which of the following statement is not true?

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In a qualitative research proposal you would not expect to see a............

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The purpose of a literature review is to-...........

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According to Goodstein's (2000) "evolved theory of science," which of the following is not a characteristic of scientific inquiry?

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Which of the following statement is not true?

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After you locate a source, you should write down all the details of the reference, except...........

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According to Burrell & Morgan (1979) one of the following is not a paradigm within business research methods is......

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