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Birhan College
Postgraduate program
Business research method Makeup exam (50%)
NAME _________________________________ ID NO. _________ PROGRAM _________
Part-I. True/False (1.5 pt each)

1. Type II error occurs when the null hypothesis is not rejected, when it is in fact false.
2. An error due to mistakes made in the acquisition of data is called Sampling errors.
3. When the null hypothesis is found to be true, the alternative hypothesis must also be true.
4. If the null hypothesis is rejected, then one can conclude that the alternative hypothesis is
supported by the observed findings.

Part II: CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM THE GIVEN ALTERNATIVES. (1.5 pt each)

1. ------------Sampling is especially useful when you are trying to reach populations that are
inaccessible or hard to find.
A. Convenience sampling C. Area sampling
B. Quota sampling D. Snowball sampling
2. The application of the scientific method in finding the truth about business phenomenon
is called
A. Hypothesis C. Business research
B. Conclusion D. Estimation
3. It is helpful to use a multi-stage cluster sample when:
A. The population is widely dispersed geographically
B. You have limited time and money available for travelling
C. You want to use a probability sample in order to generalise the results
D. All of the above
4. In hypothesis testing, a Type 2 error occurs when
A. The null hypothesis is not rejected when the null hypothesis is true.
B. The null hypothesis is rejected when the null hypothesis is true.
C. The null hypothesis is not rejected when the alternative hypothesis is true.
D. The null hypothesis is rejected when the alternative hypothesis is true.
5. Which of the following is not a type of non-probability sampling?
A. Snowball sampling
B. Stratified random sampling
C. Quota sampling
D. Convenience sampling
6. A sampling frame is:
A. A summary of the various stages involved in designing a survey
B. An outline view of all the main clusters of units in a sample
C. A list of all the units in the population from which a sample will be selected
D. A wooden frame used to display tables of random numbers
7. The research that is conducted without having a specific decision in mind is called
A. Basic Business Research
B. Applied Business Research
C. Evaluation Research
D. Performance Monitoring Research
8. All are approaches to determine the sample size, except;
A. Using a census for small populations
B. Imitating a sample size of similar studies
C. Using published tables
D. Applying formulas to calculate a sample size
E. None of the above
9. Nonprobability sampling techniques include all of the following except
A. convenience sample C. judgment sample
B. stratified sample D. snowball sample
10. The “snowball sample” is a kind of
A. convenience sample C. cluster sample
B. stratified sample D. multi stage sampling
11. If a sample is unrepresentative, this implies:
A. That not enough data were collected.
B. That the data are not normally distributed.
C. That one single measurement was not typical and therefore not useful.
D. That this sample should not be used to make inferences about the population.
12. The research process begins with ______
A. Identifying research objectives
B. Forming hypothesis statement
C. Problem discovery
D. Observation and secondary data study
E. None of the above
13. The main goal of casual research is ___________
A. To directly seek solution to a particular, pragmatic problem
B. To identify cause and effect relationship between variables
C. To clarify the nature of the problem
D. To provide conclusive statement about the characteristic of a particular
phenomenon
E. None of the above
14. ________ is unproven proposition that tentatively explain certain phenomenon.
A. Scientific method D. Concept
B. Hypothesis E. None of the above
C. Construct
15. Which is not a motivating factor to undertake a research?
A. Desire to get a research degree along with its consequential benefits.
B. Desire to get intellectual joy of doing some creative work.
C. Desire to be of the service to society.
D. Desire to get respectability.
E. None of the above
16. Which of the following is not a type of random sampling?
A. Multi-stage Sampling D. Cluster Sampling
B. Systematic Sampling E. All of the above
C. Stratified Sampling F. None of the above
17. When each member of a population has an equally likely chance of being selected, this is
called:
A. A non-random sampling method
B. A quota sample
C. A snowball sample
D. An Equal probability selection method
E. All of the above
F. None of the above
16. Which one of the following is not a quality of good research problem?
A. The problem generates research questions
B. It is grounded in theory
C. It has a base in the research literature
D. The problem is new; it is not already answered sufficiently.
E. None
17. The application of the scientific method in finding the truth about business phenomenon
is called
A. Hypothesis C. Business research
B. Conclusion D. Estimation
18. In hypothesis testing, a Type II error occurs when
A. The null hypothesis is not rejected when the null hypothesis is true.
B. The null hypothesis is rejected when the null hypothesis is true.
C. The null hypothesis is not rejected when the alternative hypothesis is true.
D. The null hypothesis is rejected when the alternative hypothesis is true.
19. A sampling frame is:
A. A summary of the various stages involved in designing a survey
B. An outline view of all the main clusters of units in a sample
C. A list of all the units in the population from which a sample will be selected
D. A wooden frame used to display tables of random numbers
20. Which of the following procedure should be conducted first to select representative
sample?
A. Determine the Sampling Frame D. Determine the Sample Size
B. Define the target Population E. Select the actual sampling unit
C. Select Sampling Technique(s)
21. The research that is conducted without having a specific decision in mind is called
A. Basic Business Research
B. Applied Business Research
 C. Evaluation Research
D. Performance Monitoring Research
22. ________ is unproven proposition that tentatively explain certain phenomenon.
A. Scientific method D. Concept
B. Hypothesis E. None of the above
C. Construct
23. Any procedure that uses a small number of items or people to make a conclusion
regarding a larger group the population is called ______
A. Statistics D. Probability sampling
B. Surveying E. None of the above
C. Sampling
24. If a _________ sampling is chosen, the process for choosing the sample must give every
person with in the target population a known non zero chance of selection
A. Census
B. Judgment
C. Non probability
D. Probability
E. None of the above
25. The research process begins with ______
A. Identifying research objectives
B. Forming hypothesis statement
C. Problem discovery
D. Observation and secondary data study
E. None of the above
26. The main goal of casual research is ___________
A. To directly seek solution to a particular, pragmatic problem
B. To identify cause and effect relationship between variables
C. To clarify the nature of the problem
D. To provide conclusive statement about the characteristic of a particular
phenomenon
E. None of the above
27. using a small number of items or people to make a conclusion regarding a larger group
the population is called ______
A. Statistics C. Probability sampling
B. Surveying D. None of the above

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28. If a _________ sampling is chosen, the process for choosing the sample must give every
person with in the target population a known non zero chance of selection
A. Census
B. Judgment
C. Non probability
D. Probability
E. None of the above

29. Which one is not true about research objectives?

A. Are the basis for judging the remainder of the proposal
B. Emerge from the statement of the problem
C. A precise and formal statement of purpose of the study
D. Wording is of considerable importance
E. None of the above
30. Which is not a motivating factor to undertake a research?
A. Desire to get a research degree along with its consequential benefits.
B. Desire to get intellectual joy of doing some creative work.
C. Desire to be of the service to society.
D. Desire to get respectability.
E. None of the above
31. All are approaches to determine the sample size, except;
A. Using a census for small populations
B. Imitating a sample size of similar studies
C. Using published tables
D. Applying formulas to calculate a sample size
E. None of the above
32. Which does not describe scientific research?
A. It is purposive and rigorous.
B. Findings are accurate and confident.
C. Apply solutions to similar problems.
D. It is more subjective.
E. None of the above

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 33. Which does not provide a sense of a basic research?
A. Is executive success correlated with high need for achievement?
B. Are members of highly cohesive work groups more satisfied than members of less
cohesive work groups?
C. Do consumers experience cognitive dissonance in low-involvement situations?
D. Should McDonalds add Italian pasta dinners to its menu?
E. None of the above

Part III: Essay Type Questions (3pts each 3*3 =9pts)

1. Briefly describe the business research process.
2. Why sampling? Discuss stages of sampling process and alternative sampling procedures.
3. Discuss research problem discovery, definition and hypothesis formulation with
examples where appropriate.
Part IV: Workout (2pts)
1. A manager whishes to estimate mean beer consumption level in a defined community.
From the preliminary survey he thinks this mean is about 150 ml with a standard
deviation of 32 ml. If he is willing to tolerate a sampling error of up to 5 ml in his
estimate, how many subjects should be included?
a. What would be the required sample size if the population size is assumed
to be very large?
b. What if the population size is, say, 2000?

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 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
ANSWER SHEET
Name ___________________ID NO. _______SECTION____
PART I:TRUE/FALSE (1.5 PT EACH)
1.________ 2. __________ 3. ____________ 4. _____________
PART II: MULTIPLE CHOOSE (1 PT EACH)
1. ________ 10. ________ 19. ________ 28. ________
2. ________ 11. ________ 20. ________ 29. ________
3. ________ 12. ________ 21. ________ 30. ________
4. ________ 13. ________ 22. ________ 31. ________
5. ________ 14. ________ 23. ________ 32. ________
6. ________ 15. ________ 24. ________ 33. ________
7. ________ 16. ________ 25. ________
8. ________ 17. ________ 26. ________
9. ________ 18. ________ 27. ________
PART-III ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS