Practice Research clinic Pt1

Practice Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

A ________ is a broad question that preoccupies a large community of management scholars.
The two primary criteria upon which any theory may be evaluated are _______ and _______.
The act of bringing in relevant citations, synthesizing the areas of literature, and laying out the basic assumptions, boundary conditions, and prescriptions of the literature to form an agreeable starting point is the act of _______.
Your thesis needs an empirical component, but some published articles don’t have any empirics. How do we call this type of research? ____________________
Firm size is a construct that may be operationalized with different measures, such as ________.
The type of variable that mediates the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is called a ________ variable.
The process of collecting data over multiple points in time for the same sample is known as collecting ________ data.
The process of ensuring that findings from a study can be generalized to other populations, settings, and times is known as ________ validity.
The process of holding certain variables constant to isolate the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is called ________.
The broad framework for collecting, measuring, and analyzing data in a research study is called the ________.
The three key aspects of empirical rigor are dependability, confirmability, and ________.
When the findings of a study are influenced by the specific characteristics of the sample rather than the phenomenon being studied, this threatens the study’s ________ validity.
The variable that influences the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is called a ________ variable.
The process of defining and specifying how a construct will be measured in a research study is known as ________.
Data that is collected by the researcher firsthand through surveys, interviews, or experiments is called ________ data.
The process of systematically selecting units from a larger population to participate in a research study is called ________.
The logical, interconnected set of concepts, definitions, and propositions that explains "how," "why," and "when" a phenomenon occurs is called a ________.
The ability for a theory to be disproven through empirical testing is referred to as ________.
The type of variable that remains unchanged and is accounted for to prevent it from affecting the dependent variable is called a ________ variable.
A variable that is measured to determine the impact of the independent variable is called a ________ variable.
Data that is collected at one single point in time is called ________ data.
The absence of key evidence or data in existing research is referred to as a(n) ________ gap.
The process of ensuring that all items in a survey or test measure the same underlying construct is known as ________ consistency.
The type of fallacy that occurs when conclusions about individuals are drawn from group-level data is known as the ________ fallacy.
The aspect of a theory that requires it to be clear, precise, and logically coherent is referred to as ________.
A ________ is a structured outline for collecting and analyzing data to address specific research questions.
The measure of how well a test or survey captures the entirety of the construct it aims to measure is known as ________ validity.
A type of data collection method where the same individuals are observed at multiple points in time is called ________ data.
The logical explanation that connects the theoretical arguments to specific hypotheses is referred to as a ________.
The act of explicitly highlighting gaps, contradictions, or puzzles within the literature to justify the need for further inquiry is known as ________.
The statistical approach used to analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables is called ________ analysis.
The major entity being analyzed in a study, such as an individual, group, or organization, is referred to as the ________ of analysis.
When existing concepts lack clear definitions or distinctions in the literature, this is called a ________ gap.
The ________ canvas is a systematic framework for conceptualizing, conducting, and reporting empirical research.
The type of research that uses data to answer a research question and typically includes an empirical component is called ________ research.
When researchers seek to generalize the findings from their sample to a broader population, they are concerned with ________ validity.
The systematic framework that outlines the puzzle, constructs, research questions, and contributions of a study is called the ________ canvas.
The process of using citations, synthesizing areas of literature, and establishing the basic assumptions, boundary conditions, and prescriptions of the literature is called ________.
A theoretical framework that identifies relationships between constructs and provides a basis for hypotheses and propositions is known as a ________.
The process of selecting an appropriate sample, collecting relevant data, and analyzing it to answer research questions is called ________ design.
The process of identifying and controlling for variables that might affect the relationship between the independent and dependent variables is called ________.
The concept that defines how well operational definitions represent the intended theoretical construct is known as ________ validity.
A systematic framework used for developing, structuring, and reporting academic research articles is called the ________ building blocks framework.
A ________ is a specific, testable prediction derived from theory about the relationship between two or more variables.
The process of testing hypotheses to determine if they are supported by empirical evidence is known as ________.
A variable that explains the process or mechanism through which an independent variable affects a dependent variable is called a ________ variable.
The type of research that builds theory from observations, rather than testing existing theory, is called ________ research.
The incorrect generalization made about a group based on the behavior or characteristics of a single individual is known as the ________ fallacy.
The detailed review of past research that identifies key theories, concepts, and research gaps is known as a ________ review.
The systematic process of collecting and analyzing numerical data to test hypotheses and answer research questions is called ________ research.

Answers to Practice Questions

Puzzle
Falsifiability, Utility
Establishing Common Ground
Conceptual Research
Revenue, Number of Employees, Total Assets
Mediating
Longitudinal
External
Controlling
Research Design
Credibility
Internal
Moderating
Operationalization
Primary
Sampling
Theory
Falsifiability
Control
Dependent
Cross-sectional
Empirical
Internal
Ecological
Coherence
Research Design
Content
Panel
Logical Explanation
Problematization
Regression
Unit
Conceptual
Research
Empirical
External
Research Canvas
Establishing Common Ground
Theory
Research Design
Control
Construct
Core
Hypothesis
Hypothesis Testing
Mediating
Inductive
Exception
Literature
Quantitative

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Potential Exam Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank Style)

51. ________ are concise, specific statements about the expected relationship or outcome between variables in a study.

52. The logical interconnected set of concepts, definitions, and propositions that explains or predicts phenomena is called a ________.

________ are abstract concepts that are chosen to explain a given phenomenon and are not directly observable.
A(n) ________ variable is capable of assuming two or more values and is essential for testing relationships in empirical research.
________ are abstract statements about relationships between constructs, often arising from qualitative research.
A variable that is held constant or controlled to isolate the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is known as a ________ variable.
A variable that influences the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent and dependent variable is called a ________ variable.
________ refers to systematic investigation that relies on observed and measured phenomena to answer research questions.
The research approach that begins with a general theory and tests it through empirical data collection is known as ________ research.
________ research begins with observations and builds theory from patterns that emerge from the data.
The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement accurately represents what it is intended to measure is called ________.
________ validity refers to the extent to which observed changes in the dependent variable are caused by the independent variable, not by other factors.
________ validity refers to the generalizability of research findings to other populations, settings, and times.
________ validity refers to how well a test or measurement represents the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.
The consistency and stability of a measurement tool, where similar results are obtained under consistent conditions, is referred to as ________.
A system of constructs, variables, propositions, and hypotheses that explains "how," "why," and "when" a phenomenon occurs is known as a ________.
The ability for a theory to be disproven through empirical evidence is referred to as ________.
The practical usefulness of a theory in explanation and prediction is referred to as ________.
________ data refers to information that is collected by the researcher firsthand for the purpose of the study.
________ data refers to pre-existing data that can be reused for a new research study.
The type of data collected at a single point in time is called ________ data.
The type of data collected at multiple time points for the same sample is referred to as ________ data.
The combination of cross-sectional and time-series data, often seen as the "gold standard," is called ________ data.
The process of selecting units from a population for inclusion in a sample is called ________.
The major entity being analyzed in a study, such as a person, group, or organization, is referred to as the ________ of analysis.
The incorrect conclusion about individuals based on group data is referred to as an ________ fallacy.
The mistake of drawing conclusions about a group based on exceptional cases is known as an ________ fallacy.
A research paper\u2019s introduction should clearly highlight a ________ to justify the need for the study and its contribution.
A ________ gap occurs when current theories fail to explain a particular phenomenon.
A ________ gap occurs when existing methods are inadequate to study a phenomenon.
A ________ gap occurs when key evidence or data is missing from existing research.
A ________ gap occurs when concepts lack clear definitions or distinctions in the literature.
A ________ gap occurs when there has been a lack of research on a particular topic over a specific time period.
A ________ gap occurs when research on a topic is limited to specific geographic regions, and it lacks generalizability.
________ is the process of defining the constructs within a study and determining how they will be measured.
The systematic collection and analysis of non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences is called ________ research.
A(n) ________ question is a broad, theoretically or practically motivated issue that serves as the starting point for research.
The document that frames and outlines the key components of a research project, such as the puzzle, constructs, and research questions, is known as the ________ canvas.
The aspect of a theory that requires it to be clear, precise, and logically coherent is referred to as ________.
The capacity of a theory to inspire future research and serve as a catalyst for scholarly inquiry is referred to as ________.
The logical relationship that links theoretical arguments to specific hypotheses is known as ________.
The type of reasoning that moves from general theories to specific observations is called ________.
The type of reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations is called ________.
A strategy for mitigating the impact of bias in qualitative research is to use ________ to cross-check findings from multiple sources.
The first step in developing a hypothesis is to identify the ________ from which theoretical relationships will be drawn.
The section of a research paper that explains how the researcher\u2019s findings contribute to the field is called the ________ section.
The three key aspects of empirical rigor are dependability, confirmability, and ________.
________ bias occurs when the researcher's beliefs or expectations influence the outcomes of the study.
A ________ is an empirical testable statement that proposes a relationship between variables and is often presented in quantitative research.
The backward-looking component of the theory section, which introduces the building blocks of the conceptual model, is called a ________ review.

Answers to Exam Questions

51. Hypotheses

52. Theory

Constructs
Variable
Propositions
Control
Moderating
Empirical Research
Deductive
Inductive
Validity
Internal validity
External validity
Construct validity
Reliability
Theory
Falsifiability
Utility
Primary data
Secondary data
Cross-sectional
Longitudinal
Panel
Sampling
Unit of analysis
Ecological
Exception
Gap
Theoretical gap
Methodological gap
Empirical gap
Conceptual gap
Temporal gap
Spatial gap
Operationalization
Qualitative
Puzzle
Research canvas
Coherence
Transformational potential
Logical explanation
Deductive
Inductive
Triangulation
Literature
Contribution
Credibility
Researcher
Hypothesis
Literature review