Site MapHelpFeedbackMultiple Choice Quiz
Multiple Choice Quiz
(See related pages)

1
The basic method by which equivalence between experimental and control groups is determined is
A)Matching
B)Definition
C)Frequency control
D)Cross-classifying
E)Random assignment
2
Which of the following statements is false with respect to the two-stage research approach to a management question? The two-stage approach:
A)Often uncovers evidence that a major study is unnecessary in the first stage.
B)Is particularly useful when the research is to be done on a fixed cost basis.
C)Is particularly useful when the complications and problems that will be encountered are difficult to anticipate.
D)Is less expensive and less in-depth than a one-stage research approach.
3
Which of the following can be classified as a causal research study? The researcher is attempting to find out:
A)What percentage of the population believes consumer products are of the same or better quality today than 10 years ago?
B)Which manufacturers in the Netherlands contribute the highest percentage of their net income to private non-profit organizations?
C)How the crime rate in the UK fluctuates with the economy and population trends?
D)Why unemployment is higher in Germany than in Denmark?
4
Research designs may be viewed as being
A)Exploratory or experimental
B)Laboratory or ex Post facto
C)Cross-sectional or case
D)Descriptive or causal
E)Longitudinal or statistical
5
In an exploratory study the first step usually should be
A)Defining a hypothesis
B)Seek "insight-stimulating" interviews
C)Develop the research design
D)Estimate the cost of the study
E)Do a literature search
6
The introduction of a four-day week leads to increased productivity particularly among young workers by improving job satisfaction. In this statement, workers' age is the:
A)Independent variable
B)Dependent variable
C)Intervening variable
D)Moderating variable
7
The statistical study differs from the case study in that:
A)The statistical study has greater depth than the case study.
B)The case study has both greater depth and breadth over the statistical study.
C)The case study places more emphasis on the full analysis of a limited number of events and their interrelations.
D)The statistical study places an emphasis on both a full analysis of the complete range of events and is greatly concerned about analysing interrelationships.
8
Which of the following is not a type of symmetrical relationship?
A)Disposition-behaviour
B)Property-behaviour
C)Property-disposition
D)Stimulus-response
E)Stimulus-property
9
The research design of a particular study:
A)Details the experimental methodology.
B)Details the study's first stage data gathering techniques
C)Is the plan or structure of research developed to answer the research questions.
D)Is the evaluation of cost and time constraints.
10
Which of the studies below is incorrectly classified?
A)The decline of the European textile industry. (longitudinal)
B)An empirical assessment of UK banks overseas activities between 1815-1914 (case)
C)Garbage can contents and consumer behaviour (observational)
D)Testing the hypothesis that democratic leadership styles results in more organizational commitments of subordinates (formal study)
11
Case studies:
A)Place emphasis on a full contextual analysis of fewer events.
B)Are always inferior to statistical studies that are broad based.
C)Often uses qualitative data that makes the support or rejection of hypotheses difficult.
D)All of the above.
E)Only A and C are correct.
12
Which of the following is not a qualitative technique?
A)Videotaping interviews.
B)Case studies.
C)Street ethnography.
D)Measuring the quality of electric bulbs, in terms of their life in working hours.
E)Only C and D are correct.





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2014 McGraw-Hill Education Europe
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
McGraw-Hill Education Europe is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


BlumbergOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 5 > Multiple Choice Quiz