Assignment Technology and Research Methods

BUS230_Assignment 1_Version O2 (10%) This document contains the questions and content for BUS230 Assignment 1. Your answers should be typed on the Answer Sheet, provided in the same FOLDER on your Moodle page. You will only submit the answer sheet on Turnitin, typed and saved as a Word or PDF file. Note: There are 2 pages in this assignment with four main tasks (A, B, C, and D). TASK A. In your own words, give an example of ethical or unethical behavior that can be encountered in an academic setting (explain your example in 80-120 words). (35 points) TASK B. In your own words, provide two differences between an essay and a research paper. (30 points) TASK C. Below is a sample population, where the most general (Maldives) and one other specific information (Tourists at resorts) has been given. Order the rest of the information given in the box below so that the sample population is organized from general to specific. (15 points)

Go snorkeling Between 45-60 years old Malé (Capital)

1. Maldives 2. 3. Tourists at resorts 4. 5.

TASK D. Imagine you are a researcher who wants study “Online food delivery preferences during COVID-19 pandemic” Who and where can you draw a sample population from? Complete your sample population below listing the information from general to specific (Kuwait has been given as the first option). Make sure your population matches the topic given. (20p)

1. Kuwait 2. 3. 4. 5.

Good Luck!

Grading Criteria Points A. The answer provided is given in a grammatically correct sentences, is between 80-

120 words, is directly related to ethical issues, and is the student’s original idea/experience.

35p

B. The correct answer provided is given in a grammatically correct sentence. 30p

C. The sample population is organized from general to specific, in a logical manner. 3x5p=15

D. The sample population provided is related to the topic “Online food delivery preferences during COVID-19 pandemic” and is organized from general to specific, in a logical manner.

4x5p=20

Total 100 Answers that are off topic, answers that do not relate to the material covered in weeks 1, 2, and 3 of BUS230 Spring 2021, or answers not related to the student’s own section will result in the assignment not being considered for grading. For all other cases, late submission and plagiarism policies covered in the syllabus will be applied.