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 intheoretical 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 insequence ___. .
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 trialsreflects its ___ –
A. Reliability
B. Validity
C. Accuracy
D. None of the above
Answer
A. Reliability
