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If the sample sizes are large from the population, then which error will contribute less errors

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If the sample sizes are large from the population, then which error will contribute more errors

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A function of sample observations is known as

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The error in a survey other than sampling error is known as

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The discrepancies between the estimate and the population parameter is known as

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In SRSWR, the same sampling unit may be included in the sample

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Sampling frame is a list of

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Simple random samples can be drawn with of help of

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If a larger units have more probability of their inclusion in the sample, the sampling is known as

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For gathering information on rare events, sampling is used

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A selection procedure of sampling having no involvement of probability is known as

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The finite population correction in usual notation is expressed as

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The sampling fraction in usual notation is expressed as

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Probability of a drawing unit at each subsequent draw remains same in

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The number of possible samples of size 2 out of 5 population size in SRSWR is equal to

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The number of possible samples of size 2 out of 5 population size in SRSWOR is equal to

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The number of possible samples of size n out of N population size in SRSWR is equal to

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The number of possible samples of size n out of N population size in SRSWOR is equal to

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Sampling is used in the situations

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A sample consists of

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A research plan _____.

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Sources of researchable problems can include

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A qualitative research question

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In research, something that does not "vary" is called a ___________.

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What is the opposite of a variable?

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Which of the following includes examples of quantitative variables?

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______ research occurs when the researcher manipulates the independent variable.

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A positive correlation is present when _______

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What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?

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In _____, random assignment to groups is never possible and the researcher cannot manipulate the independent variab...

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What is the key defining characteristic of experimental research?

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Which type of research provides the strongest evidence about the existence of cause-and-effect relationships?

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All of the following are common characteristics of experimental research except

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A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called a(n)

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A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called ___.

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Which of the following best describes quantitative research?

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Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalising its findings?

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The nonrandom sampling type that involves selecting a convenience sample from a population with a specific set of c...

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Determining the sample interval (represented by k), randomly selecting a number between 1 and k, and including each...

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___________ is a set of elements taken from a larger population according to certain rules.

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Which of the following sampling methods is the best way to select a group of people for a study if you are interest...

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Which of the following is not an example of a nonrandom sampling technique?

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It is recommended to use the whole population rather than a sample when the population size is of what size?

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The process of drawing a sample from a population is known as _________.

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Which of the following would usually require the smallest sample size because of its efficiency?

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A number calculated with complete population data and quantifies a characteristic of the population is called which...

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In which of the following nonrandom sampling techniques does the researcher ask the research participants to identi...

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A type of sampling used in qualitative research that involves selecting cases that disconfirm the researcher's expe...

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Which of the following types of sampling involves the researcher determining the appropriate sample sizes for the g...

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People who are available, volunteer, or can be easily recruited are used in the sampling method called ______.

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Which of the following would generally require the largest sample size?

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Sampling in qualitative research is similar to which type of sampling in quantitative research?

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Which of the following will give a more 'accurate' representation of the population from which a sample has been ta...

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Which of the following is not a form of nonrandom sampling?

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Which of the following sampling techniques is an equal probability selection method (i.e., EPSEM) in which every in...

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Which of the following techniques yields a simple random sample?

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When each member of a population has an equally likely chance of being selected, this is called

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_________ is a preferred sampling method for the population with finite size.

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A researcher wants to study the relationship of family size to income. He classifies his population into different ...

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How would you define 'the research process'?

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'Controlled Group' is a term used in _______

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A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called as ........

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The opposite of the variables is

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Qualitative research is often exploratory and has all of the following characteristics except-------

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Hypotheses in qualitative research studies usually _ ______

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Research hypotheses are ______________

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After a researcher has stated the specific problem to be studied in an experiment, he must then develop a ------

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The validity and reliability of a research will be at stakewhen ------

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Hypothesis cannot be stated in ........

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Which of the following is an example of deception in business research?

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The step-by-step account of what the researcher and participants did during the research study is provided in.........

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Which of the following should not be a consideration in writinga proposal?

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Business research is a systematic inquiry that provides information to guide business decisions. This includes the ...

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What should a market researcher do once he or she has defined the problem and the research objectives ?

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The quality of a research to produce almost identical results in successive repeated trials reflects its......

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Secondary data can almost always be obtained more quickly and at a lower cost than..........data

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A proposal is also known as a.....

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The purpose of the research proposal is..........

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Every research proposal, regardless of length should include two basic sections. They are ..........

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The meaning of a good research does not mean ------

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In the research process, the management question has the following critical activity in sequence.............

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Basic research can also be called as-------

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An operational definition is .........

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In an article it is most beneficial to read-------

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The research method is not applicable under.......

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The application of the scientific method to study of business problems is called.....

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Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classification of research on the basis of......

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The reasons for consulting handbooks, yearbooks, encyclopedias, or reviews in the Initial stages of identifying a r...

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If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in hisclassroom to ascertain their merit and worth

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The word 'Research' meanswer-------

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The facts that should be collected to measure a variable, depend upon the--------

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The basis of Scientific Method is.........

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After you locate a source, you should write down all the details of the reference, except...........

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The scientific method is preferred over other ways of knowingbecause it is more........

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The purpose of a literature review is to ...........

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To explain, predict, and/or control phenomena are the goal of --------------

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One of the following is not the three main components in a decision support system........

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The interactive, computer-based information system that collects data on transweractions and operations is............

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The Method section of the research plan typically specifies ----------

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The research participants are described in detail in..........section of the research plan

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