Research Decisions
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research_decisions.docxComplete the following exercises:
Chapter 12 – Discussion Questions (Making Research Decisions) # 5
Chapter 5 – Discussion Questions (Terms in Review) # 1- 3
5. One of the problems in developing rating scales is the choice of response terms to use. Below are samples of some widely used scaling codes. Do you see any problems with them?
a. Yes—Depends—No
b. Excellent—Good—Fair—Poor
c. Excellent—Good—Average—Fair—Poor
d. Strongly Approve—Approve—Uncertain—Disapprove— Strongly Disapprove
1. Explain how each of the five evaluation factors for a sec- ondary source influences its management decision-making value.
a. Purpose
b. Scope
c. Authority
d. Audience
e. Format
2. Define the distinctions between primary, secondary, and Tertiary sources in a secondary search.
3. What problems of secondary data quality must researchers face? How can they deal with them?
