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Sekaran Research Methods for Business: A Skill-Building Approach, 7/e Test Bank 1

Chapter 2: Scientific Investigation – Test Bank

1. ‘Rigor’ related to scientific investigation refers amongst others to:


a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
b. The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a
complex model.
c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
*d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.

2. Confidence as a characteristic of scientific investigation refers to:


*a.The probability that our estimations are correct.
b. The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a
complex model.
c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.

3. A researcher who observed separate phenomena and on this basis attempts to arrive at
general conclusions, works inductively.
*a.T
b. F

4. Logically speaking inductive research comes before deductive research.


*a.T
b. F

5. A manager observes that higher prices lead to more sales. The results of a focus group point
out that consumers use price as an indicator for quality. This is an example of deductive
research.
a. T
*b.F

6. Scientific investigation is characterized by a good theoretical base and a sound


methodological design. These characteristics are both related to the of the
investigation.
What must be filled on the line?
*a.Rigor.
b. Precision and confidence.
c. Objectivity.
d. Parsimony.

7. An inductive investigation starts with an observation of empirical data.


*a.T
b. F
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8. A deductive investigation is based on theoretically logical reasoning.


*a.T
b. F

9. Parsimony related to scientific investigation refers to:


a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
*b.The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon is preferred to a complex
model.
c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical base.

10. It is impossible to test hypotheses via case studies.


a. T
b. F*

11. Case studies are usually qualitative in nature.


a. T*
b. F
12. In the hypothetico-deductive research method, hypotheses play an important role.
*a.T
b. F

13. Deduction is the process of drawing conclusions based on (an interpretation of) the
results of data-analysis.
*a.T
b. F

14. Epistemology is concerned with the nature of knowledge or how we come to know.
*a.T
b. F

15. For a constructionist, science and scientific research is seen as the way to get at the
truth
a. T
*b. F

16. Positivists believe that the world (as we know it!) is mentally constructed.
a. T
*b. F

17. The research methods of constructionist researchers are often qualitative in nature.
*a.T
b. F
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18. Constructionists are often more concerned with understanding a specific case than with
the generalization of their findings.
*a.T
b. F

19. The critical realist is critical of our ability to understand the world with certainty.
*a.T
b. F
20.Critical realistm does not take on a particular position on what makes good research.
a. T
*b. F

21. The focus of pragmatism is on basic, fundamental research


a. T
*b. F

22. Pragmatism is a combination of the belief in an external reality with the rejection of the claim
that this external reality can be objectively measured.
a. T
*b. F

23. Knowledge of epistemology may help you to relate to and understand the research of
others and the choices that were made in this research.
*a.T
b. F

24. Different researchers have different ideas about the nature of knowledge or on how we
come to know.
*a.T
b. F

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