Research Proposal

The problem or opportunity that requires a business decision is called the _____.

• research question

• management-research-question hierarchy

• management dilemma

• management question

• investigative question

Who answers measurement questions?

• Management decision makers

• Researchers

• Field workers

• Participants

To satisfactorily answer a research question, researchers must first answer _____ questions.

• management

• investigative

• measurement

• dilemma

Which of the following terms fails to capture the meaning of a research design?

• Map

• Blue print

• Manual

• Dictionary

OXFORD Publication is planning a study of educator preferences to determine the needs of college instructors. Because of the number of college instructors, OXFORD will select a portion of the target population, known as a(n) _____, to participate in the study.

• Element

• Sample

• Census

• Sampling Frame

A _____ is a trial collection of data to detect weaknesses in the design or instrument.

• Test Market

• Census

• Sample

• Pilot Test

Information collected from participants, by observation, or from secondary sources is called _____.

• Response

• Data

• Knowledge

• Fact

The executive summary of a research report includes _____.

• all the materials necessary for replication

• a synopsis of the problem, findings, and recommendations

• a summary of findings from secondary sources and the research design

• recommendations and implementation strategies

Which type of sample provides a group of participants who are most representative of the target population?

• Census

• Judgement

• Probability

• Non Probability

Which of the following questions is considered when discussing the management dilemma?

• How can management eliminate negative symptoms?

• What does the manager need to know to choose the best alternative from the available sources of action?

• What is the recommended course of action?

• What symptoms cause management concern?