Question 1

A causal research design is typically concerned with

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A)  the frequency with which something occurs.
B)  the discovery of ideas and insights.
C)  how two variables covary.
D)  the determination of cause-and-effect relationships.
E)  establishing priorities when studying competing explanations of phenomena.

Question 2

Almost all marketing research projects should start with a(n)____________________.

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The answer of Almost all marketing research projects should start...

Question 3

Analysis of selected cases refers to

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A)  intensive study of selected cases of the phenomenon under investigation.
B)  descriptive designs.
C)  random samples.
D)  the sampling frame.
E)  causal designs.

Question 4

The key to an effective focus group is

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A)  experienced members.
B)  the moderator.
C)  a consistently used thematic apperception test approach.
D)  an appropriate location.
E)  None of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes one characteristic possessed by the "ideal" focus group participant?

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A)  Experience in prior focus groups.
B)  Well-acquainted with other participants.
C)  Chosen at random from the population.
D)  No participation in prior focus groups.
E)  Skills and lifestyle very different from other participants.

Question 6

The manager of Capitol Brewing Inc.states that he is very concerned with the continuing decline in sales of the company's major product,a dark lager.The manager has asked for your assistance in finding the reasons for the sales decline.The most appropriate way to begin would be with

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A)  exploratory research.
B)  descriptive research.
C)  causal research.
D)  an experiment.
E)  a consumer study.

Question 7

If a respondent hesitates but then responds when taking a word association test,it is taken to indicate

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A)  that the word is unfamiliar.
B)  that the respondent's involvement with the word blocks the response.
C)  that the respondent is emotionally involved in the word so that he searches for an acceptable response.
D)  that the theory of impaired cognitive emotions is operating.
E)  there is no meaning attached to such hesitation.

Question 8

Researchers use projective methods to

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A)  generate new hypotheses.
B)  extrapolate results of data.
C)  uncover feelings that subjects are reluctant to discuss.
D)  control interviewer bias.
E)  moderate focus groups.

Question 9

Ethnographic methods would be the most appropriate research methodology if the managers of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda wanted some ideas as to different ways customers use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in their homes?

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not an advantage of individual depth interviews?

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A)  The interviewer can delve deep into a topic.
B)  They allow more candid discussion on the part of the interviewee.
C)  They are essential for certain situations where competitors would otherwise be placed in the same room.
D)  They eliminate the negatives that group influences have in a focus group.
E)  All the above are advantages of individual depth interviews.

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE?

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A)  Individuals who have previously participated in a focus group are particularly valuable to researchers because they will have a more relaxed attitude than first-time members.
B)  Focus group moderators typically attempt to cover all the objectives of the research in a single meeting while ensuring that group interaction is promoted.
C)  Product and service ideas can drop "out of the blue" in focus group sessions.
D)  Ideas from one focus group member can stimulate responses and ideas from other group members.
E)  They are all false.

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE?

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A)  In exploratory research the major concern is with the discovery of ideas and insights.
B)  Exploratory research is often used to clarify concepts and to establish priorities for further research.
C)  Exploratory research investigates hypotheses.
D)  Exploratory research is used to develop hypotheses.
E)  Exploratory studies do not lend themselves very well to the use of structured questionnaires.

Question 13

In general,the first step in conducting exploratory research should be

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A)  assembling a focus group.
B)  performing an experience survey.
C)  conducting a literature search.
D)  performing an analysis of selected cases.
E)  narrowing a group of hypotheses to one specific hypothesis for investigation.

Question 14

Exploratory research begins with

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A)  vague topics of interest.
B)  specific hypotheses.
C)  tentative hypotheses.
D)  cause-and-effect hypotheses.
E)  Both b and d.

Question 15

Focus groups are not productive for

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A)  testing hypotheses.
B)  interpreting previously obtained quantitative results.
C)  stimulating ideas for new creative concepts.
D)  Neither a nor b.
E)  Neither a nor b nor c.

Question 16

Small groups of individuals brought together simultaneously and guided by a moderator through an unstructured,spontaneous discussion format for the purpose of gaining information through group discussion can be categorized under which type of research design?

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A)  Causal
B)  Exploratory
C)  Descriptive
D)  Field
E)  Basic

Question 17

Storytelling is an example of the ____ method of communication.

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A)  structured-undisguised
B)  unstructured-disguised
C)  unstructured-undisguised
D)  structured-disguised
E)  None of the above.

Question 18

The key role in focus group research is played by

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A)  the participants as a whole.
B)  the sponsor of the research.
C)  the moderator.
D)  the lead participant.
E)  the data analyst.

Question 19

John Doe is a research analyst investigating the relationship between market share and promotion expenditure for his business.A search of pertinent literature has revealed 20 potential factors thought to contribute and affect the relationship in general.Which of the following is the best "next step" for John's research so as to shorten this list of 20 factors to the five most important ones for his business so as to be included in a follow-up mail survey?

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A)  Design a series of experiments to test each of the factors in isolation.
B)  Design one experiment to test all of the factors simultaneously.
C)  Administer a survey covering all 20 factors.
D)  Conduct a focus group with employees to discuss the 20 factors.
E)  Any of the above would produce about the same results.

Question 20

A hypothesis

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A)  is a conjectural statement about the relationship between two variables that are measurable or potentially measurable.
B)  is a broad,vague problem statement.
C)  cannot be discovered during research.
D)  does not have clear implications for testing the relationship between variables.
E)  is only found in the causal type of research.

Exam 5: Types of Research Design and Exploratory Research

Which of the following is not an advantage of individual depth interviews?

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A causal research design is typically concerned with

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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Storytelling is an example of the ____ method of communication.

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Researchers use projective methods to

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In general,the first step in conducting exploratory research should be

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Ethnographic methods would be the most appropriate research methodology if the managers of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda wanted some ideas as to different ways customers use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in their homes?

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Almost all marketing research projects should start with a(n)____________________.

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The key to an effective focus group is

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A hypothesis

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The manager of Capitol Brewing Inc.states that he is very concerned with the continuing decline in sales of the company's major product,a dark lager.The manager has asked for your assistance in finding the reasons for the sales decline.The most appropriate way to begin would be with

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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Analysis of selected cases refers to

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Focus groups are not productive for

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If a respondent hesitates but then responds when taking a word association test,it is taken to indicate

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Small groups of individuals brought together simultaneously and guided by a moderator through an unstructured,spontaneous discussion format for the purpose of gaining information through group discussion can be categorized under which type of research design?

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Exploratory research begins with

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Which of the following best describes one characteristic possessed by the "ideal" focus group participant?

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The key role in focus group research is played by

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Exam 5: Types of Research Design and Exploratory Research

Which of the following is not an advantage of individual depth interviews?

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A causal research design is typically concerned with

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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Storytelling is an example of the ____ method of communication.

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In general,the first step in conducting exploratory research should be

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Ethnographic methods would be the most appropriate research methodology if the managers of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda wanted some ideas as to different ways customers use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in their homes?

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Almost all marketing research projects should start with a(n)____________________.

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A hypothesis

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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Analysis of selected cases refers to

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Small groups of individuals brought together simultaneously and guided by a moderator through an unstructured,spontaneous discussion format for the purpose of gaining information through group discussion can be categorized under which type of research design?

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