Discussion Questions (Business Research Methods)
1. Describe a business research process. Mention some of the
ethical issues that need to be considered when conducting the research.
2. Explain the difference between exploratory, descriptive, and
causal business research types, by providing examples of business problems
that could be researched using these approaches.
3. Describe
the main elements of a business research proposal and a thesis
4. What are
the challenges in defining a business problem? What important steps need to be
taken in defining a business problem?
5. Provide
examples for each of the following types
of variables
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Categorical and continuous variables
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Nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio variables
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Dependent and independent variables
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extraneous or confounding variables
6. Discuss
methods to ensure the reliability and
validity of data collection tools
7. Discuss
the following types of errors by providing examples
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Sampling frame error
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Random sampling error
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Non response error
8. Explain
the various types of probabilistic and non probabilistic sampling techniques
used in business research
9. Discuss
the different alternatives that are used to determine an appropriate sample
size in a business research
10. Discuss
the various methods that can be used to collect data in business research.
11. Discuss different types of quantitative and
qualitative data analysis techniques that can be used in business research
12. Describe the difference between the null and
alternatives hypotheses. Discuss also the Type I and Type II errors
13. Discuss
some of the statistical techniques that could be uses
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To establish relationships between variables
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To compare groups
14. Discuss
some of the citation and referencing
styles that are often used in business research reports
