There are 4 stages / steps in business research methods, including:

First stage: Identifying broad problem areas exist in the organization.

Second stage: X

Third stage: Critically analyze the information (data) and determine the factors that are associated with the problem.

Fourth stage: Give the solution to the existing problem.

What is X?

• Develop a theoretical framework

• Setting up objective and hypothesis of the study

• Gather the relevant information (data) from different sources

• Determine the target population of the study

A research undertaken by researchers to solve a current problem faced by the organization in the work setting which requires timely solution is known as ______

Mr Fariz is doing a research to explore and expand a concepts on the management of digital employee experience. Which of the type of research below is incorrect.

• Pure research

• Applied research

• Fundamental research

• Basic research

Which of the following is TRUE about inductive reasoning?

i. In inductive reasoning, if all the premises are true, the conclusion is probably true, but not necessarily true.

ii. In inductive reasoning, the conclusion is bound to be true if all its premises are true.

iii. Inductive reasoning is a bottom-up approach.

iv. Inductive reasoning is a top-down approach.

• i & iv

• ii & iv

• ii & iii

• i & iii

Answer explanation

A research that is conducted to explore and understand people’s beliefs, experiences, attitudes, behavior and interactions through methods such as interviews or focus group discussions is known as:

• Qualitative research

• Fundamental research

• Applied research

• Quantitative research

A research focuses on statistical analysis of numerical data collected through the use of large-scale survey research, using methods such as questionnaire or structured interview is known as:

• Fundamental research

• Quantitative research

• Applied research

• Qualitative research

What are the three characteristics of a good problem statement?

• Relevant

• Feasible

• Specific

• Interesting

Which of the following statement describes an independent variable?

• Known as predictor or explanatory variable

• known as criterion or outcome variable

• variable which can be predicted and explained

Dependent Variable (DV) is also known as criterion or outcome variable,

which can be predicted and explained

• TRUE

• FALSE

A variable that explains the relationship between the independent and dependent variables is:

• Moderating variable

• Intervening variable

• Demographic variable

• Mediating variable