MRS300T Chapter 1 Quiz

classify the below research as either applied or basic?

South African government conduct census to find out about population characteristics such as gender, age, income, language etc.

• Basic research

• Applied research

classify the below research as either applied or basic?

NSFAS conducts research about problems that students faces when using online applications.

• Basic research

• Applied research

Classify whether the following statement is either data or information?

Voting preferences for 10 random people are: EFF; ANC; EFF; DA; DA; DA; ANC; EFF; ANC; ANC

• Data

• Information

Classify whether the following statement is either data or information?

”Out of 10 South African young male adults, 7 prefer Nivea”

• Data

• Information

Indicate whether the following example is a strategic or routine decision;

”The company conducts research regarding a new product that will be on the market from 2021 - 2026”

• Strategic decision

• Routine decision

Indicate whether the following research project has more or less value;

”KFC wants to interview their customers to find out level of satisfaction regarding their drive-thru service in 2020, previous research on this topic was conducted in October 2019”

• Less value

• More value

Indicate whether the following research project has more or less value;

”Tshwane University of Technology needs research findings regarding food preferences at their cafeterias in 6 weeks”

• Less value

• More value

Which of the following is TRUE regarding a hypothesis?

• Hypothesis is a guess

• Hypothesis is an assumption

• Hypothesis is statement not yet proven

• Hypothesis can be rejected or accepted

• All of the above

Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE / FALSE?

If the company hires an external research company, it may save a lot of costs.

• False

• True

Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE / FALSE?

Research can take longer if the company decide to conduct research themselves instead of hiring an external research company.

• False

• True