Which of the Following Is True of Online Research Communities

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of online research communities?

• A)It refers to private online forums where respondents can post their questions.
• B)It monitors online consumer conversations on social media sites such as social networks, blogs, and forums.
• C)It involves the use of consumer groups, brought together privately in an online environment, to answer questions, and collaborate with researchers in real time.
• D)It is an informal interview session in which six to ten people are brought together in a room with a moderator to discuss topics surrounding the market research problem.

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Definitions:

Factorial Designs

Experimental setups that allow researchers to examine the effects of two or more independent variables on a dependent variable simultaneously.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated in an experiment to see its effect on a dependent variable.

Interactions

In research, refers to the way that different factors or variables influence each other, often changing the outcome or effects when combined.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study can prove that a cause-and-effect relationship exists between the tested variables, excluding the influence of external factors.