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Business Research

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It is considered a professional situation in need of improvement, change or a solution. Research problem
It is the goal or interest of the study. And also investigates how variables (qualities, properties, characteristics) are studied in a setting and population. Research purpose
According to Polit and Beck (2012), it direct the data to be collected for the study. Research questions
A _____ is a statement that makes a specific prediction between one or two variables in a population then tested. Hypothesis
is divided into the major or main problem and the minor or sub-problems. Problem statement
It is the researcher’s guide during the research process. Problem statement
is a concise description of the issues that need to be addressed by the researcher. Statement of problem
Researchers commonly use _____ because it is a denial of difference of an effect, which is easy to reject or accept. Null hypothesis
A good hypothesis must be _____. That is, it must be possible to observe and measure all of the variables involved. The hypothesis must be involve real situations, real events and real individuals. Testable
A testable hypothesis must be _____. It must be possible to obtain research results that are contrary to the prediction. Refutable
It is one whose value is manipulated by the researcher or experiment. Independent variable
It is a variable whose value are presumed to change as a result of changes in the independent variable. Dependent variable
A _____ is a specific statement of expected outcomes of an experiment. Research hypothesis
It involves formulating a hypothesis to address the research problem. Quantitative research
A form that states the hypothesis you will accept if the null hypothesis is rejected, stated in terms of theoretical constructs. Alternative hypothesis
What are the three characteristics of a Good Research Hypothesis?
Logical, Testable, Refutable
The term _____ comes from the Greek word meaning “omission”. It shows that something has been left out. Ellipsis
It is widely accepted in the social sciences and other fields, such as education, business, and nursing.
APA style
The three little dots used in writing are called ____ Ellipsis
Do not include publisher _____ before publisher name Location
It focuses on a specific topic of interest to you and includes a critical analysis of the relationship among different works and relating these research to your work. Related literature
The literature should not always be totally similar to the study being conducted. In many cases, those cited literature can be at least related. Relevance
This refers to the trustworthiness of the reference material. Reliability
It can be determined if a particular material is published in a refereed journal, presented in a research conference and evaluated by a panel of experts. Validity
The researcher has to consider the background of the author of the reference material. Oftentimes, if the author is known in the field, he/she is being considered as the authority on that matter. Credibility
Instead of making the researcher confuse of the subject matter being dealt with, the reference material has to guide the researcher in understanding the topic. Perspective
These are original materials on which other research is based Primary sources
Are those that describe or analyze primary sources. Secondary sources
It includes indexes, abstracts, database s, etc. Tertiary sources
It includes reference materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, etc. Secondary sources
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