Questions from Business Research Methods

Q: Discuss the ethics of concealed observation.

Discuss the ethics of concealed observation.

Q: Briefly describe the difference between attitude rating scales and ranking scales and

Briefly describe the difference between attitude rating scales and ranking scales and indicate when the two are used.

Q: Describe the difference between formative and reflective scales.

Describe the difference between formative and reflective scales.

Q: Explain why it does not make sense to assess the internal consistency

Explain why it does not make sense to assess the internal consistency of a formative scale.

Q: Construct a semantic differential scale to assess the properties of a particular

Construct a semantic differential scale to assess the properties of a particular brand of tea or coffee.

Q: The Standard Asian Merchant Bank is a Malaysian merchant bank headquartered in

The Standard Asian Merchant Bank is a Malaysian merchant bank headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The bank provides financial services in asset management, corporate finance, and securities broking. Client...

Q: Identify the relevant population for the following research foci, and suggest

Identify the relevant population for the following research foci, and suggest the appropriate sampling design to investigate the issues, explaining why they are appropriate. Wherever necessary, identi...

Q: Why do you think the sampling design should feature in a research

Why do you think the sampling design should feature in a research proposal?

Q: a. Explain why cluster sampling is a probability sampling design.

a. Explain why cluster sampling is a probability sampling design. b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cluster sampling? c. Describe a situation where you would consider the use of cluster...

Q: a. Explain what precision and confidence are and how they influence

a. Explain what precision and confidence are and how they influence sample size. b. Discuss what is meant by the statement: “There is a trade‐off between precision and confidence under certain conditi...