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The application of computation, summarizing, and reasoning to understand the information gathered is research is called:


A) experimentation
B) coding
C) theorizing
D) analysis

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Which refers to any procedure that draws conclusions based on measurements of a portion of the entire population?


A) sampling
B) theorizing
C) segmenting
D) causal inference

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Exploratory research is typically conducted in the early stages of decision-making.

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Having an appropriate causal order, or ____________________, is a necessary criterion for causality.

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Management is most interested in detailed reporting of the research design and statistical findings.

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All of the following are examples of exploratory research techniques EXCEPT:


A) previous research
B) pilot studies
C) case studies
D) experimentation

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In its simplest form, a research hypothesis is a "guess" about the outcome of a research study.

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Janna discovers a market segment that is underserved by competitors' products. For Janna's company, this segment represents a:


A) market threat
B) market opportunity
C) backward linkage
D) test market

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Managers at Procter & Gamble view marketing research at a strategic planning level. Therefore, the company conducts numerous related studies that come together to help in their product planning decisions. This is referred to as a:


A) research project
B) research program
C) research philosophy
D) research integration

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Which type of research is being conducted when a researcher conducts an experiment to answer the question, "Will consumers purchase more of our brand if we change the package design?"


A) causal research
B) exploratory research
C) pilot study research
D) descriptive research

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Which of the following is the weakest form of causality, but is still a useful concept?


A) absolute causality
B) contributory causality
C) conditional causality
D) secondary causality

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All of the following are examples of an observational study EXCEPT:


A) a mystery shopper pretending to be a customer in a McDonald's outlet
B) a cable laid across the street that records the number of cars that pass a certain intersection
C) scanning and recording bar codes of products purchased
D) a consumer responding to a questionnaire about advertising

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In consulting, the term ____________________ is often used to describe the objectives to a research client.

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When drivers are unaware that a machine is recording how many cars pass a certain intersection that is being considered for a site for a new Wendy's franchise, this is an example of a(n) :


A) obtrusive method
B) unobtrusive method
C) experiment
D) exploratory research study

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When considering a study, researchers should search for ____________________ reports within the company's archives.

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