WorksheetsResearch Methods
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the purpose of using background theory in a literature review?
To create a basis for thinking about the relationship between research variables
To make empirical conclusions of the research
To create theoretical implications of the research
To justify the research analysis tools
What is the primary purpose of exploratory research?
To establish cause-and-effect relationships
To explore a research problem or issue
To describe characteristics of a population
To test hypotheses
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
It is vague and broad
It is not testable
It is specific and testable
It is based on opinions
What are the elements that must be present in the research method?
Problems, problem formulation, and research objectives
Statistical analysis, research discussion, and research implications
Research design, population and sample, sampling method, variable measurement, and research analysis tools
Limitations and further research
What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research?
Quantitative research focuses on non-numerical data, while qualitative research focuses on numerical data
Quantitative research uses statistical analysis, while qualitative research uses thematic analysis
Quantitative research is subjective, while qualitative research is objective
Quantitative research is conducted in a natural setting, while qualitative research is conducted in a controlled environment
Which of the following is NOT a type of research design?
Experimental design
Descriptive design
Exploratory design
Hypothetical design
In a research study, what is the independent variable?
The variable that is manipulated by the researcher
The outcome that is measured
The variable that stays constant
The variable that confounds the results
What is the main purpose of a literature review in research?
To collect primary data
To identify gaps in existing knowledge
To form a hypothesis
To conduct experiments
What does the term "reliability" refer to in research?
The accuracy of a measurement
The consistency of a measurement
The relevance of the research
The validity of the research findings
Which sampling method gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected?
Convenience sampling
Quota sampling
Random sampling
Snowball sampling
What is the function of theoretical implications in empirical research?
Explaining the relationship between research findings and the theory used
Describing research findings
Explaining the advantages of the theory used in the research
Outlining research questions
What is the function of managerial implications in empirical research?
Explain the advantages of corporate business management
Explain what managers can do about empirical research findings
Describe the results of the statistical analysis
Create a company discussion
Choose the appropriate medium for publishing the research results below!
Newspaper
Scientific journal
Popular magazine
Company performance report
