Which of the Following Is True Regarding Research Objectives

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding research objectives?

• A) Research objectives, when achieved, will provide sufficient earnings to obtain a reasonable return on investment.
• B) Research objectives, when obtained, will ensure the viability of the marketing research department.
• C) Research objectives, when achieved, provide the information necessary to solve the problem.
• D) Research objectives are seldom achieved but should be stated as goals to be sought.
• E) Research objectives should never be put in writing until the fourth step of the marketing research process.

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Definitions:

Entire Population

Refers to all members or elements of a defined group or category that a researcher is studying.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that suggests there is no effect or no difference, and it serves as a starting assumption for testing.

Research Hypothesis

A testable statement predicting a particular relationship between two or more variables in a population.

Sample Size

The number of individual observations or data points collected from a population for the purposes of statistical analysis.