The First Step in the Research Process Is to

question 63

Multiple Choice

The first step in the research process is to

• A) quantify the desired findings.
• B) conduct exploratory research.
• C) determine research mode.
• D) define the problem.
• E) set a budget.

Discuss the role of Native Americans and African Americans during the Revolutionary War.

Understand the implications of the Treaty of Paris and the boundaries of the new American nation.

Critically assess the leadership qualities and decisions of George Washington.

Identify the reasons behind the involvement or non-involvement of various groups in the Revolutionary War.

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Definitions:

Mission Statement

A broad description of a firm’s objectives and the scope of activities it plans to undertake; attempts to answer two main questions.

Buying Center

A group of individuals within an organization who are involved in the decision-making process for making a purchase.

Buyer

The buying center participant who handles the paperwork of the actual purchase.

Purchase Order

A formal document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.