BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS QUIZ 1

Data that has already been published in books or journals is: 

• Primary data

• Secondary data

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data 

  
  

An example of non-probability sampling is: 

• Cluster sampling

• Simple random sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Stratified sampling

A good hypothesis should be: 

• Vague and flexible

• Testable and specific

• Subjective

• Based on opinions

An open-ended question allows respondents to: 

• Choose from predefined options

• Respond in their own words

• Answer  only "Yes" or "No"

• Select multiple-choice answers

Which type of research studies cause-and-effect relationships?

• Descriptive research

• Causal research

•  Historical research

• Empirical  research 

  
  

A pre-test or trial run to identify potential issues in the questionnaire is called:

• Pilot study

• Hypothesis testing

• Data collection

• Sampling design 

  
  

Research that involves interpreting past events to predict future ones is called:

• Historical research

• Exploratory research

• Descriptive research

• Basic  research

The research process starts with: 

• Data collection

• Hypothesis testing

• Defining the problem

• Data analysis

A good research design ensures: 

• Maximum cost

• Clarity of objectives

• Irrelevant data collection

• Random  errors 

  
  

 Research that involves solving immediate problems is termed as

• Fundamental research

•  Basic research

• Applied research

• Historical  research