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Test Bank for Business Research Methods 14e 14th Edition by Pamela Schindler. ISBN-13: 3723 Full Chapters test bank included Part I: Building the Foundation for Research Chapter 1: Research Foundations and Fundamentals Chapter 2: The Research Process: An Overview Chapter 3: Stage 1:...

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CHAPTER 01 _ 14e
1) Explain the essential tenets of the scientific method and why this method is important for
business research.




2) Explain the meaning of deduction and induction. Provide an argument that exemplifies
each form.




3) Recently, several states have passed no texting while driving laws, believing that texting
is a major influence in the increase in traffic accidents, especially among younger drivers.
Explain the meaning of an operational definition and develop a good operational definition for
texting while driving. Identify the omissions that would weaken your definition.




4) Recently, several studies have sought to measure the extent of binge drinking among
college students. Explain the meaning of an operational definition and develop a good
operational definition for binge drinking.




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,5) Metro University has set a goal to increase the percentage of alumni who donate to the
university and to increase the average amount given by those who have donated in the past.
Metro University hopes that holding special events at homecoming night designed specifically
for alums will result in an increase in donations. Consequently, it is planning a special Alumni
Bash for homecoming night, and invitations have been sent to students who graduated between
1975 and 2000. Identify the dependent and independent variables in the example. State a
hypothesis using the information provided.




6) Direct observation of phenomena, empirically testable hypotheses, and the ability to rule
out rival hypotheses are all essential tenets of the ________.

A) experiential method
B) scientific method
C) intuitive process
D) strategic management process
E) account planning philosophy




7) Business research ________ while data analytics ________.




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, A) collects data to resolve a current dilemma; analyzes previously collected data.
B) uses larger amounts of data; uses smaller amounts of data
C) draws data from external and internal sources; draws data from internal data
warehouses
D) is referred to as big data; is referred to as small data




8) Business research ________ while data analytics ________.

A) analyzes historical data; collects data to resolve a current dilemma
B) uses smaller amounts of data; uses larger amounts of data
C) draws data from external and internal sources; draws data from internal data
warehouses
D) is referred to as big data; is referred to as small data




9) Business research ________ while data analytics ________.

A) analyzes historical data; collects data to resolve a current dilemma
B) uses larger amounts of data; uses smaller amounts of data
C) draws data from external and internal sources; draws data from internal data
warehouses
D) is referred to as small data; is referred to as big data




10) ________ is a form of argument that purports to be conclusive; the conclusion must
necessarily follow from the reasons given.

A) Induction
B) Deduction
C) Logic
D) Philosophy
E) Exposition




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,11) Which form of argument presents a conclusion based on reasons or proof?

A) Induction
B) Deduction
C) Logic
D) Philosophy
E) Exposition




12) Which of the following is a requirement for a deduction to be considered correct?

A) Validity
B) Reliability
C) Inference
D) Empiricism
E) Conclusiveness




13) Consider the following statements: "Inner-city household interviewing is especially
difficult and expensive. This survey involves substantial inner-city household interviewing. The
interviewing in this survey will be especially difficult and expensive." This is an example of a(n)
________.

A) empirical argument
B) inductive argument
C) exposition
D) deductive argument
E) hypothesis




14) ________ is a form of reasoning that draws a conclusion from one or more particular
facts or pieces of evidence.




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, A) Induction
B) Deduction
C) Empiricism
D) Logic
E) Association




15) Because of the nature of induction, the conclusion can be thought of as ________.

A) fact
B) one explanation among many
C) proof
D) evidence
E) empirical




16) Consider the following example: "Retail sales increases in the 2018 holiday season were
below projections. Sales were disappointing because consumers were not confident about
economic growth." This is an example of a(n) ________.

A) inductive argument
B) deductive argument
C) empirical argument
D) fact
E) premise




17) ________ occurs when we observe a fact and ask, "Why is this?"

A) Deduction
B) Induction
C) Exposition
D) Empiricism
E) Curiosity



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, 18) ________ is the process by which we test whether a hypothesis is capable of explaining a
fact.

A) Deduction
B) Induction
C) Exposition
D) Empiricism
E) Curiosity




19) Which term below refers to a bundle of meanings or characteristics associated with
certain concrete, unambiguous events, objects, conditions, or situations?

A) Variable
B) Construct
C) Concept
D) Theory
E) Model




20) A ________ is an image or abstract idea specifically invented for a given research and/or
theory-building project.

A) variable
B) construct
C) concept
D) theory
E) model




21) An automobile is a(n) ________ concept, while service quality is a(n) ________ concept.




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