McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Master of Business Administration (MBA) .
| 1. |
In a qualitative research proposal you would not expect to see a............ |
| A. | Research question |
| B. | Research aim |
| C. | Hypothesis |
| D. | Operational definition |
| Answer» C. Hypothesis | |
| 2. |
Which of the following statement is not true? |
| A. | A research proposal is a document that presents a plan for a project |
| B. | A research proposal shows that the researcher is capable of successfully conducting the proposed research project |
| C. | A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project |
| D. | A research proposal is just like a research report and written before the research project |
| Answer» C. A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project | |
| 3. |
After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoretical framework, the next step in the research process is.......... |
| A. | To conduct surveys |
| B. | To generate the hypothesis |
| C. | To focus group discussions |
| D. | To use experiments in an investigation |
| Answer» B. To generate the hypothesis | |
| 4. |
The fundamental characteristic of the scientific method is __________ |
| A. | Theories |
| B. | Empiricism |
| C. | Replication |
| D. | Evaluating data |
| Answer» B. Empiricism | |
| 5. |
According to Goodstein's (2000) "evolved theory of science," which of the following is not a characteristic of scientific inquiry? |
| A. | Scientists make observations that are accurately reported to other scientists and the public so others can replicate the methods and obtain the same results. |
| B. | Science flourishes when there is an open system for the exchange of ideas in which supporters and those who disagree with an idea can report their research and it can be evaluated by others. |
| C. | Research studies must be reviewed by peers before they become a part of the scientific literature. |
| D. | Scientists search for observations that support ideas popular to others and viewed by other scientists as publishable. |
| Answer» D. Scientists search for observations that support ideas popular to others and viewed by other scientists as publishable. | |
| 6. |
The main advantage of producing a written research proposal is------- |
| A. | Informs all interested parties |
| B. | Helps with credibility |
| C. | Helps the institution |
| D. | Helps keep people employed |
| Answer» A. Informs all interested parties | |
| 7. |
The one which will always appear in a research proposal is....... |
| A. | Business objective |
| B. | Research objective |
| C. | Marketing objective |
| D. | Creative objective |
| Answer» B. Research objective | |
| 8. |
Good research proposals will always-....... |
| A. | Consider all possible research that had previously been done on the topic |
| B. | Provide respondent names and addresses |
| C. | Focus on the Harvard style |
| D. | Focus on addressing the research objectives |
| Answer» D. Focus on addressing the research objectives | |
| 9. |
The proposal's literature review is important because-—— |
| A. | It is expected by the university |
| B. | The tutor insists upon it |
| C. | It looks authoritative |
| D. | It shows that you are knowledgeable about the literature that relates to your research topic |
| Answer» C. It looks authoritative | |
| 10. |
The proposal section which intended to describe the purpose with a full statement of the research question is----------- |
| A. | Literature review |
| B. | References |
| C. | Introduction |
| D. | Proposed Method |
| Answer» C. Introduction | |
| 11. |
Which of the following statement is not true? |
| A. | A research proposal is a document that presents a plan fora project |
| B. | A research proposal shows that the researcher is capable of successfully conducting the proposed research project |
| C. | A research proposal is an unorganized and unplannedproject |
| D. | A research proposal is just like a research report and writtenbefore the research project |
| Answer» C. A research proposal is an unorganized and unplannedproject | |
| 12. |
The statement of purpose in a research study should-------- |
| A. | Identify the design of the study |
| B. | Identify the intent or objective of the study |
| C. | Specify the type of people to be used in the study |
| D. | Describe the study |
| Answer» B. Identify the intent or objective of the study | |
| 13. |
The research participants are described in detail in..........section of the research plan |
| A. | Introduction |
| B. | Method |
| C. | Data analysis |
| D. | Discussion |
| Answer» B. Method | |
| 14. |
The Method section of the research plan typically specifies ---------- |
| A. | The research participants |
| B. | The apparatus, instruments, and materials for the research study |
| C. | The planned research procedures |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 15. |
The interactive, computer-based information system that collects data on transactions and operations is.......... |
| A. | Transaction processing system |
| B. | Decision support system |
| C. | Executive information system |
| D. | Expert system |
| Answer» B. Decision support system | |
| 16. |
One of the following is not the three main components in a decision support system........ |
| A. | Communications |
| B. | Dialogue |
| C. | Model |
| D. | Data |
| Answer» A. Communications | |
| 17. |
To explain, predict, and/or control phenomena are the goal of -------------- |
| A. | Tradition |
| B. | Inductive logic |
| C. | Deductive logic |
| D. | The scientific method |
| Answer» D. The scientific method | |
| 18. |
The purpose of a literature review is to-........... |
| A. | Help you find out what is already known about this area |
| B. | Identify any inconsistencies or gaps in the literature. |
| C. | Demonstrate an awareness of the theoretical context in which the current study can be located |
| D. | Find what is already known, identify gaps,and demonstrate awareness |
| Answer» B. Identify any inconsistencies or gaps in the literature. | |
| 19. |
The scientific method is preferred over other ways of knowingbecause it is more........ |
| A. | Reliable |
| B. | Systematic |
| C. | Accurate |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» D. All of the given options | |
| 20. |
According to Burrell & Morgan (1979) one of the following is not a paradigm within business research methods is...... |
| A. | Radical structuralist |
| B. | Radical positivist |
| C. | Functionalist |
| D. | Interpretative |
| Answer» B. Radical positivist | |
| 21. |
After you locate a source, you should write down all the details of the reference, except........... |
| A. | Full names of the authors |
| B. | Titles |
| C. | Volumes |
| D. | Price |
| Answer» D. Price | |
| 22. |
The basis of Scientific Method is......... |
| A. | To test hypotheses in conditions that is conclusive to its success |
| B. | To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis |
| C. | To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis. |
| D. | To test hypotheses and if they are disproved, they should be abandoned completely. |
| Answer» C. To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis. | |
| 23. |
The facts that should be collected to measure a variable, depend upon the-------- |
| A. | Conceptual understanding |
| B. | Dictionary meaning |
| C. | Operational definition |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 24. |
The word 'Research' means------- |
| A. | A lab experiment |
| B. | A report. |
| C. | A systematic enquiry |
| D. | A procedure |
| Answer» C. A systematic enquiry | |
| 25. |
If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in hisclassroom to ascertain their merit and worth; he is likelyconducting......type of research |
| A. | Basic |
| B. | Applied |
| C. | Evaluation |
| D. | Experimental |
| Answer» C. Evaluation | |
| 26. |
The reasons for consulting handbooks, yearbooks, encyclopedias, or reviews in the Initial stages of identifying a research topic is........ |
| A. | They are readily available |
| B. | They provide an overview of the issues related to a topic |
| C. | They are primary sources |
| D. | They avoid reporting statistical data so one can interpret the results more easily. |
| Answer» B. They provide an overview of the issues related to a topic | |
| 27. |
Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classification of research on the basis of...... |
| A. | Use of the research |
| B. | Time dimensions |
| C. | Techniques used |
| D. | Purpose of the research |
| Answer» C. Techniques used | |
| 28. |
The application of the scientific method to study of business problems is called....... |
| A. | Inductive reasoning |
| B. | Deductive reasoning |
| C. | Business research |
| D. | Grounded theory |
| Answer» C. Business research | |
| 29. |
The research method is not applicable under....... |
| A. | Healthcare |
| B. | Business |
| C. | Government offices |
| D. | Imaginary worlds |
| Answer» D. Imaginary worlds | |
| 30. |
In an article it is most beneficial to read------- |
| A. | References |
| B. | Methods |
| C. | Introduction |
| D. | Figures |
| Answer» A. References | |
| 31. |
Which of the following is not a function of clearly identified research questions? |
| A. | They guide your literature search |
| B. | They keep you focused throughout the data collection period |
| C. | They make the scope of your research as wide as possible |
| D. | They are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument |
| Answer» C. They make the scope of your research as wide as possible | |
| 32. |
An operational definition is— |
| A. | One that bears no relation to the underlying concept |
| B. | An abstract, theoretical definition of a concept |
| C. | A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures |
| D. | One that refers to opera singers and their work |
| Answer» C. A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures | |
| 33. |
Basic research can also be called as------- |
| A. | Practical research |
| B. | Fundamental Research |
| C. | Action research |
| D. | Assessment research |
| Answer» B. Fundamental Research | |
| 34. |
In the research process, the management question has the following critical activity in sequence............. |
| A. | Origin, selection, statement, exploration and refinement |
| B. | Origin, statement, selection, exploration and refinement |
| C. | Origin, exploration, selection, refinement, and statement |
| D. | Origin, exploration, refinement, selection and statement |
| Answer» A. Origin, selection, statement, exploration and refinement | |
| 35. |
The meaning of a good research does not mean ------ |
| A. | Purpose clearly defined |
| B. | Research process detailed |
| C. | Research design thoroughly planned |
| D. | Findings presented ambiguously |
| Answer» D. Findings presented ambiguously | |
| 36. |
Every research proposal, regardless of length should include two basic sections. They are—— |
| A. | Research question and research methodology |
| B. | Research proposal and bibliography |
| C. | Research method and schedule |
| D. | Research question and bibliography |
| Answer» A. Research question and research methodology | |
| 37. |
The purpose of the research proposal is.......... |
| A. | To generate monetary sources for the organization |
| B. | To present management question to be researched and its importance |
| C. | To discuss the research efforts of others who have worked on related management question. |
| D. | Both b and c |
| Answer» D. Both b and c | |
| 38. |
A proposal is also known as a....... |
| A. | Work plan |
| B. | Prospectus |
| C. | Outline |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 39. |
Secondary data can almost always be obtained more quickly and at a lower cost than..........data. |
| A. | Primary |
| B. | Tertiary |
| C. | Collective |
| D. | Research |
| Answer» A. Primary | |
| 40. |
The quality of a research to produce almost identical results in successive repeated trials reflects its......- |
| A. | Reliability |
| B. | Validity |
| C. | Accuracy |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Reliability | |
| 41. |
What should a market researcher do once he or she has defined the problem and the research objectives? |
| A. | Collect the information |
| B. | Budget for information collection |
| C. | Develop the research plan |
| D. | Sample the population |
| Answer» C. Develop the research plan | |
| 42. |
Business research is a systematic inquiry that provides information to guide business decisions. This includes the following except....... |
| A. | Reporting |
| B. | Descriptive |
| C. | Explanatory |
| D. | Predictive studies |
| Answer» D. Predictive studies | |
| 43. |
Which of the following should not be a consideration in writinga proposal? |
| A. | Understanding the purpose behind the request for proposal |
| B. | Understanding the problem situation |
| C. | The appearance/form of the proposal |
| D. | Responding to every element exactly as specified by theclient |
| Answer» C. The appearance/form of the proposal | |
| 44. |
The step-by-step account of what the researcher and participants did during the research study is provided in........ |
| A. | Introduction |
| B. | Abstract |
| C. | Procedure |
| D. | Design |
| Answer» C. Procedure | |
| 45. |
Which of the following is an example of deception in business research? |
| A. | The obtaining of company material without permission |
| B. | The researcher representing their research as being about a different topic |
| C. | The researcher wearing a disguise during an observation |
| D. | The researcher failing to ask permission to interview someone |
| Answer» B. The researcher representing their research as being about a different topic | |
| 46. |
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of scientific method? |
| A. | Deterministic |
| B. | Rationalism |
| C. | Empirical |
| D. | Abstraction |
| Answer» D. Abstraction | |
| 47. |
A research problem is feasible only when |
| A. | It is researchable |
| B. | It is new and adds something to knowledge |
| C. | It has utility and relevance |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 48. |
Hypothesis cannot be stated in ........ |
| A. | Null and question form terms |
| B. | Declarative term |
| C. | General terms |
| D. | Directional terms |
| Answer» C. General terms | |
| 49. |
The validity and reliability of a research will be at stakewhen ------ |
| A. | The author who is the source of information is biased,incompetent or dishonest |
| B. | The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence |
| C. | The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 50. |
After a researcher has stated the specific problem to be studied in an experiment, he must then develop a ------ |
| A. | Theory |
| B. | Conclusion |
| C. | Hypothesis |
| D. | Summary of the data |
| Answer» C. Hypothesis | |
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