Test Bank for Business Research Methods 14th by Pamela Schindler

Chapter 1
Student name:__________
1) Explain the essential tenets of the scientific method and why this method is important for
business research.
2) Explain the meaning of deduction and induction. Provide an argument that exemplifies
each form.
3) Recently, several states have passed no texting while driving laws, believing that texting
is a major influence in the increase in traffic accidents, especially among younger drivers.
Explain the meaning of an operational definition and develop a good operational definition for
texting while driving. Identify the omissions that would weaken your definition.
4) Recently, several studies have sought to measure the extent of binge drinking among
college students. Explain the meaning of an operational definition and develop a good
operational definition for binge drinking.