Conducting Research to Develop Your Proposal ________

question 7

Multiple Choice

Conducting research to develop your proposal ________.

• A)should not be considered during your analysis of content needs
• B)is never necessary to propose realistic costs
• C)must wait until the composing stage of the ACE process
• D)could be necessary to learn more about competitors submitting competitive proposals
• E)will take away valuable time you should be spending on more important issues

Understand the methodological issues related to observational studies such as reactivity and observer bias.

Comprehend the role of case studies in psychological research and their potential applications.

Grasp the significance of using existing data for research purposes and the various formats it can take.

Understand how content analysis is used to systematically evaluate documents or media.

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Definitions:

Institutional Investors

Large organizations such as banks, insurance companies, and pension funds that invest large amounts of money.

Closely Held Corporations

Corporations that have a limited number of shareholders, often family members or close associates, and whose shares are not publicly traded.

Publicly Held Corporations

Companies that have issued securities through an initial public offering (IPO) and are traded on at least one stock exchange or in the over-the-counter market.

Proxy

A person authorized to act on behalf of another, especially in voting at a shareholders' meeting.