Questions from Business Research Methods

Q: Define primary and secondary sources and explain how each plays a role

Define primary and secondary sources and explain how each plays a role in the process of finding a research idea.

Q: According to the gambler’s fallacy, if a coin toss results in

According to the gambler’s fallacy, if a coin toss results in heads three times in a row, then the probability of tails increases for the fourth toss. Describe how you would use the empirical to evalu...

Q: How does a full-text database differ from other databases?

How does a full-text database differ from other databases?

Q: For each of the following operational definitions, decide whether you consider

For each of the following operational definitions, decide whether you consider it to be a valid measure. Explain why or why not. Decide whether you consider it to be a reliable measure. Explain why or...

Q: In addition to the key words, you should also be able

In addition to the key words, you should also be able to define each of the following terms:

Q: What constitutes fraud, and what are some reasons for its occurrence

What constitutes fraud, and what are some reasons for its occurrence?

Q: Explain the difference between passive and active deception.

Explain the difference between passive and active deception.

Q: Describe in your own words the criteria that the IRB uses to

Describe in your own words the criteria that the IRB uses to evaluate proposed research.

Q: Summarize the major APA ethical standards concerning the care and use of

Summarize the major APA ethical standards concerning the care and use of animals in research.

Q: Describe how time, event, or individual sampling is done during

Describe how time, event, or individual sampling is done during behavioral observation, and explain why sampling may be necessary.